Algae is an extremely diverse group of organisms that make up the lower phylogenetic echelons of the plant kingdom. A precise definition of this group is elusive and they share many obvious characteristics with higher land plants, whereas their distinguishing features from other plant groups are varied and more subtle …
Read More »Divisions: Pyrrhophyta, Cryptophyta, Rhodophyta
Algae is an extremely diverse group of organisms that make up the lower phylogenetic echelons of the plant kingdom. A precise definition of this group is elusive and they share many obvious characteristics with higher land plants, whereas their distinguishing features from other plant groups are varied and more subtle …
Read More »Evolution of Green Algae: Volvocine Trend
(Evolution of Green Algae has three articles based on its three trends. All of these articles start and end with same paragraphs. If you want to avoid these intros, directly migrate to the point “Volvocine line of evolution” which is after the second horizontal line). Evolution of Green Algae: Tetrasporine Trend …
Read More »Ultra Structure of Chloroplast in Algae
Algae are both eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms that have no roots, stems or leaves but do have chloroplast and other pigments for carrying out photosynthesis. The basic structure of chloroplast consists of a series of flattened membranous vesicle called thylakoids or disc and a surrounding matrix. These thylakoids can be …
Read More »Evolution of Green Algae: Chlorococcine Trend
(Evolution of Green Algae has three articles based on its three trends. All of these articles start and end with same paragraphs. If you want to avoid these intros, directly migrate to the point “Chlorococcine line of evolution“). Evolution of Green Algae: Vovocine Trend Evolution of Green Algae: Tetrasporine Trend …
Read More »Evolution of Green Algae: Tetrasporine Trend
(Hello..readers, Evolution of Green Algae has three articles based on its three trends. All of these articles start and end with same paragraphs. If you want to avoid these intros, directly migrate to the point “Tetrasporine line of evolution” which is after the second horizontal line). Evolution of Green Algae: Volvocine …
Read More »Blue-Green Algae: A Brief Introduction to the Prokaryotic Photosynthesizers
Blue-Green Algae (BGA) The class Myxophyceae or Cyanophyceae is commonly called Blue-Green algae because of the presence of a principal bluish-green pigment (c-phycocyanin) along with green chlorophyll-a, yellowish carotenoids, and some quantity of Myxoxanthin. The combination of the abundant blue and green pigments as mentioned above give these organisms a …
Read More »Red Sea: A Wonder of Nature
Is really red Colored sea exist? Where it is? Yes, the Red sea exists and it is one of the wonders of nature. The color of the sea is actually an intense turquoise. It is situated in between Africa and Asia and is a salt intel of the Indian Ocean. …
Read More »Microalgae in Biofuel Production
Abstract: The use of liquid fossil fuel has long being considered insufficient and surely the liquid fossil fuel will be diminished by the middle of this century. Besides fossil fuel is closely related to environmental degradation and green house emission. On the other hand, biofuel has been a great renewable …
Read More »The Classification of Algae: Comparing Three Schools of Thought
Algae refers to a heteromorphic group of organisms which are capable of doing photosynthesis as they contain chlorophyll as their primary pigment and lack a sterile covering around their reproductive cells. The members are grouped together as they share some common characteristics. However, they are not necessarily closely related in …
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