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Which characteristic distinguishes Caulerpa from Codium based on the information provided?
Which characteristic distinguishes Caulerpa from Codium based on the information provided?
- Holocarpic vs. non-holocarpic nature. (correct)
- Uniaxial vs. multiaxial structure.
- Presence of siphonous structures.
- Type of meiosis (gametic vs. sporic).
If a marine biologist discovers a new green alga with branching filaments and apical meristem, which genus from the list is it most likely related to?
If a marine biologist discovers a new green alga with branching filaments and apical meristem, which genus from the list is it most likely related to?
- Bryopsis
- Cladophora (correct)
- Valonia
- Chaetomorpha
Which of the following genera relies on turgor pressure for structural support, as they lack meristematic activity?
Which of the following genera relies on turgor pressure for structural support, as they lack meristematic activity?
- Codium (correct)
- Cladophora
- Chaetomorpha
- Boodlea
A scientist is studying a unicellular green alga with calcified gametangia. Based on the provided information, to which genus does this alga most likely belong?
A scientist is studying a unicellular green alga with calcified gametangia. Based on the provided information, to which genus does this alga most likely belong?
Which reproductive strategy is common among all the algae listed?
Which reproductive strategy is common among all the algae listed?
An alga is observed to reproduce through exogenous segregative cell division. Which genus on the list exhibits this characteristic?
An alga is observed to reproduce through exogenous segregative cell division. Which genus on the list exhibits this characteristic?
If a researcher discovers a new species of Avrainvillea, what reproduction type does it most likely have?
If a researcher discovers a new species of Avrainvillea, what reproduction type does it most likely have?
Which of the following algal groups includes species characterized by large, barrel-shaped cells?
Which of the following algal groups includes species characterized by large, barrel-shaped cells?
Flashcards
Sporic Meiosis
Sporic Meiosis
Reproduction involving spores formed through meiosis.
Gametic Meiosis
Gametic Meiosis
Reproduction where meiosis occurs during gamete formation.
Cladophora
Cladophora
Algae with branching filaments and apical meristem.
Chaetomorpha
Chaetomorpha
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Exogenous Segregative Cell Division
Exogenous Segregative Cell Division
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Endogenous Segregative Cell Division
Endogenous Segregative Cell Division
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Siphonous Uniaxial
Siphonous Uniaxial
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Holocarpic
Holocarpic
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Study Notes
- Cladophora: branching filaments, apical meristem, sporic meiosis, asexual reproduction
- Chaetomorpha: unbranched filaments, intercalary meristem, sporic meiosis, asexual reproduction, large barrel-shaped cells
- Siphonocladus: exogenous segregative cell division, exogenous segregative cell division meristem, sporic meiosis, asexual reproduction
- Valonia: exogenous segregative cell division, exogenous segregative cell division meristem, sporic meiosis, asexual reproduction
- Dictyosphaeria: endogenous segregative cell division, endogenous segregative cell division meristem, sporic meiosis, asexual reproduction
- Boodlea: 3D branching, modified intercalary meristem, sporic meiosis, asexual reproduction
- Bryopsis: siphonous uniaxial, no/turgor pressure meristem, sporic meiosis
- Caulerpa: siphonous uniaxial, no/turgor pressure meristem, gametic meiosis (holocarpic), fragmentation
- Codium: siphonous multiaxial, no/turgor pressure meristem, gametic meiosis (non-holocarpic)
- Halimeda: siphonous multiaxial, no/turgor pressure meristem, gametic meiosis (holocarpic), fragmentation
- Avrainvillea: siphonous multiaxial, no/turgor pressure meristem, gametic meiosis
- Bornetella: unicellular, no meristem, gametic meiosis, asexual reproduction
- Neomeris: unicellular, no meristem, gametic meiosis, asexual reproduction, calcified gametangia
- Parvocaulis: unicellular, no meristem, gametic meiosis, asexual reproduction, gametangial rays
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Brief notes on Chlorophyta genera, including Cladophora and Chaetomorpha. Key characteristics covered include branching, meristem type, meiosis type, and reproduction strategies. The genera include: Cladophora, Chaetomorpha, Siphonocladus, Valonia, Dictyosphaeria, Boodlea, Bryopsis, Caulerpa, and Codium.
