Ecotone and Edge Effect – An Overview
Ecotone An ecotone is a transitional zone between two distinct ecosystems, where species from both coexist and interact. It is […]
Reproduction in Green Algae (Chlorophyceae)
Reproduction in green algae (Chlorophyceae) occurs by vegetative method (fragmentation, fission and akinete), asexual method (zoospore, aplanospores, hypnospores and autospores)
Nitrogen Fixation; Types and Importance
Nitrogen fixation is the process of transformation of atmospheric free nitrogen (N2) into nitrogenous components that can be used by
Nitrogen Cycle; Its 5 Stages and Importance
The nitrogen cycle is a biogeochemical process where nitrogen is converted into various chemical forms as it circulates through the
Chlorophyceae; Characteristics and Range of Thallus Structure
Chlorophyceae, commonly referred to as “green algae.” Fritsch (1935) classified green algae under the class Chlorophyceae. However, it was classified
Cell Structure of Prokaryotic Algae
Cell structure of prokaryotic algae reveals the presence of a incipient nucleus which lacks a nuclear membrane, and the DNA
Cell Structure of Eukaryotic Algae
Cell structure of eukaryotic algae consist of cell wall, plasma membrane, plastids, pyrenoids, nucleus, mitochondria, golgi body, endoplasmic reticulum, vacuole,
Cell Structure of Algae; Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic
Cell structure of algae reveals distinct differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic forms. Prokaryotic algae consist of incipient nucleus and lacks
Ecads(Ecophenes), Ecotypes and Ecospecies
Ecads(Ecophenes) Ecads(ecophenes), refers to a population of plants from the same genetic stock that exhibit noticeable phenotypic differences, such as
Cyanophages; Structure, Growth Phases and Importance
Cyanophages are viruses that exclusively infect and target cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae. Krauss (1961) was the first to
Ecological Niche; Types, Importance and Examples
Ecological niche can be defined the specific location where an organism lives or the role or function of a species
Ecotype; Characteristics, Types and Significance
Definition and Meaning An ecotype refers to a genetically similar variety, population, or race within a species that is specifically