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Vaucheria: Occurrence, Structure and Affinities | Xanthophyta

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Vaucheria 2. Thallus Structure of Vaucheria 3. Affinities. Occurrence of Vaucheria: Vaucheria is represented by 54 species of which about 19 species are found in India. Vaucheria is found mostly in fresh water but about six species are marine and some are terrestrial found on moist soil. The terrestrial species [...]

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Life Cycle of Vaucheria (With Diagram) | Xanthophyta

In this article we will discuss about the vegetative and sexual methods of reproduction that occur in the life cycle of vaucheria. 1. Vegetative Reproduction in Vaucheria: The vegetative reproduction takes place by fragmentation. The thallus can break into small fragments due to mechanical injury or insect bites etc. A septum develops at the place of breaking to seal the [...]

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Reproductive Structures of Vaucheria (With Diagram) | Algae

In this article we will discuss about the asexual and sexual reproductive structure of vaucheria. Asexual Reproduction of Vaucheria: Various means of asexual reproduction are: (a) Zoospores, (b) Aplanospores, (c) Hypnospores, (d) Cyst formation. Zoospore: 1. Zoospore is formed singly in the zoosporangium, formed in the terminal part of the thallus (Fig. 31). 2. Zoosporangium is a club-shaped swollen structure [...]

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