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…
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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…
Polytrichum: Distribution, Structure, Reproduction
Polytrichum is one of the largest mosses and a genus of the order Polytrichales. Distribution of Polytrichum Gametophyte of Polytrichum The plant body of Polytrichum is gametophytic and consists of…
Chara: Salient Features, Occurrence, Thallus Structure, Reproduction
Chara is a multicellular submerged freshwater green alga of the class Charophyceae. It is usually found in freshwater ponds, lakes, tanks, etc. On the surfaces of the Chara, cyanobacteria have…
Funaria: Distribution, Structure, Reproduction
Funaria, a genus of mosses (a group of non-vascular flowerless plants) in the order Funariales, is widely distributed all over the world. Distribution of Funaria Gametophyte of Funaria The plant…
Anthoceros: Distribution, Structure, Reproduction
Anthoceros, a genus of hornworts (a group of non-vascular embryophytes) in the order Anthocerotales, is widely distributed, mainly in tropical and temperate regions of the world. Distribution of Anthoceros Gametophyte of…