Ascobolus: Occurrence, Structure, Reproduction
Ascobolus is a coprophilous fungus (i.e., it grows on animal dung) of the class Discomycetes. The genus Ascobolus was introduced in 1791 by C.H. Persoon. Occurrence of Ascobolus Ascobolus is…
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Rhizopus: Occurrence, Structure, Reproduction, Pathogenesis
Rhizopus is a saprophytic fungus of the class Zygomycetes (as it produces zygospores in the sexual reproductive phase). Its species usually occur on dead organic material. The name Rhizopus was…
Lycopodium: Distribution, Structure, Reproduction
Lycopodium is a genus in the order Lycopodiales. This flowerless vascular plant grows mainly in tropical and subtropical forests. Lycopodium is popularly known as club moss or ground pine due…
Psilotum: Distribution, Structure, Reproduction
Psilotum is a genus in the order Psilotales. This fern-like vascular plant is mainly found in tropical and subtropical regions. Psilotum is commonly known as whisk fern due to its…
Sphagnum: Distribution, Structure, Reproduction
Sphagnum, a genus of mosses (a group of non-vascular, flowerless plants) in the order Sphagnales, is widely distributed all over the world. Distribution of Sphagnum Gametophyte of Sphagnum The plant…
Ectocarpus: Salient Features, Occurrence, Thallus Structure, Reproduction
Ectocarpus is a filamentous heterotrichous marine brown alga of the family Ectocarpaceae. It is the most primitive genus of brown algae. Due to the small mature thallus and relatively quick…
Laminaria: Salient Features, Occurrence, Thallus Structure, Reproduction
Laminaria is a highly developed parenchymatous marine brown alga of the family Laminariales. It is mostly found in the northern Atlantic and northern Pacific Oceans. The species of Laminaria are…
Polysiphonia: Salient Features, Occurrence, Thallus Structure, Reproduction
Polysiphonia is a filamentous marine red alga of the family Rhodomelaceae. Salient Features of Polysiphonia The salient features of Polysiphonia are as follows: Occurrence of Polysiphonia Thallus Structure of Polysiphonia…
Oscillatoria: Salient Features, Occurrence, Thallus Structure, Reproduction
Oscillatoria is a common genus of Cyanobacteria or blue-green algae. It often occurs in freshwater habitats. Oscillatoria forms a thin, blue-green coating on the surface or edge of flowing water.…
Nostoc: Salient Features, Occurrence, Thallus Structure, Reproduction
Nostoc is the most common genus of Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). It is found in both terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Nostoc is also known as star jelly or spit of the…