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Classification of Sargassum | Algae

In this article we will discuss about the classification of sargassum.  Family Sargassaceae: Plants possess flat costate branches or transitional stages to cylindrical branches bearing numerous macroscopic spine-like projections, turbinate foliar organs, or costate leaves, usually with cryptostomata and buoyant air-bladders. Conceptacles are in ordinary branches or in special receptacular branchlet systems. Sexual reproduction is oogamous. Each oogonium produces a [...]

By |2016-10-17T07:30:09+00:00October 17, 2016|Algae|Comments Off on Classification of Sargassum | Algae
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Sargassum: Occurrence, Structure and Reproduction

In this article we will discuss about Sargassum:- 1. Occurrence of Sargassum 2. Thallus Structure of Sargassum 3. Growth. Occurrence of Sargassum: The genus Sargassum is represented by about 150 species. The genus is widely distribute; specially in warmer regions mainly in tropical and subtropical seas of the southern hemisphere. The plants form large floating masses in the Atlantic ocean [...]

By |2016-09-16T07:21:23+00:00September 16, 2016|Algae|Comments Off on Sargassum: Occurrence, Structure and Reproduction
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Life Cycle of Sargassum (With Diagram) | Phaeophyta

In this article we will discuss about the vegetative and sexual reproduction that occur in the life cycle of sargassum. (A) Vegetative Reproduction in Sargassum: Sargassum multiplies profusely by vegetative fragmentation. The thallus breaks into fragments due to mechanical injury or death and decay of older parts. The species like S. hystrix and S. natans growing in Sargasso sea are [...]

By |2016-09-16T07:21:19+00:00September 16, 2016|Algae|Comments Off on Life Cycle of Sargassum (With Diagram) | Phaeophyta
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