
Cardiac Cycle and its Phases
The cardiac cycle refers to the sequence of events that results in the continuous and rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart chambers. All the events in a cardiac cycle…
The cardiac cycle refers to the sequence of events that results in the continuous and rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart chambers. All the events in a cardiac cycle…
The members of the Xanthophyta or Heterokontae (class Xanthophyceae) are characterized by their yellow-green pigments, including xanthophylls, which distinguish them from other algae. They are commonly known as yellow-green algae.…
Algae present in the group Bacillariophyta (class Bacillariophyceae) are known as diatoms. They constitute a very large assemblage of unicellular algae. Diatoms differ from other algae due to their symmetrical…
The members of the Phaeophyta (class Phaeophyceae) are known as brown algae due to their characteristic brown colour. They exhibit a brown colour because of the presence of the golden…
Algae found in the group Rhodophyta (class Rhodophyceae) are red in colour. So these are also known as red algae. The algae show red colour due to the presence of…
The female gametophyte of gymnosperms is a multicellular structure serving the functions of bearing the archegonia and nourishing the developing embryo. It exhibits a progressive series of significant changes leading…
Spirogyra is a free-floating, freshwater, filamentous green alga of the class Chlorophyceae. Salient Features of Spirogyra The salient features of Spirogyra are as follows: Occurrence of Spirogyra Thallus Structure of…
Ulothrix is an unbranched filamentous green alga of the class Chlorophyceae. It is commonly found in freshwater ponds, pools, lakes, etc. The word Ulothrix means shaggy or curly hair (in…
Penicillium is a saprophytic fungus of the class Plectomycetes. It is found in all parts of the world. The name penicillium is derived from the Latin word penicillus, which means…
Anabaena is a planktonic blue-green alga of the class Cyanophyceae. According to Desikachary, 1959; Division: Cyanophyta Class: Cyanophyceae Order: Nostocales Family: Nostocaceae Genus: Anabaena Salient Features of Anabaena The salient…