25 Questions
What type of algae growth occurs on the bark of trees?
Epiphloephytes
Where do Lithophytes grow?
On rocks and walls
What type of algae grow on the bodies of animals?
Epizoophytes
What is NOT a type of algae growth mentioned in the text?
Phytoplankton
What is the term for algae growth on rocks and walls?
Lithophytes
What type of organisms are referred to as epiphytes?
Algae that grow on other plants
What is the term for algae that grow on animals such as mollusks and turtles?
Epizoophytes
Where are epiphytes typically found?
On other plants
What is the main difference between epiphytes and epizoophytes?
The substrate they grow on
What is an example of an organism that epizoophytes can grow on?
A mollusk
What type of organisms are Anabena, Azolla, and Nostoc?
Endophytes
Which type of relationship is seen between algae and fungi in Lichens?
Symbiotic
What is the term for organisms that grow within other plants?
Endophytes
Which of the following is an example of a symbiotic relationship?
A fungus living with algae
What is the term for the relationship between algae and fungi in Lichens?
Symbiosis
What is a characteristic of some algae?
They are parasitic upon other plants
What is Cephaleuros an example of?
A type of parasitic algae
What is a symptom of disease caused by Cephaleuros?
Red rust in mango
What is the host of Cephaleuros?
Mango trees
What is the effect of Cephaleuros on its host?
It causes harm to mango trees
What is a characteristic of the plant body of Algae?
Simple with little tissue differentiation
What is a key feature of Algae?
Chlorophyll bearing
What can be said about the tissues of Algae?
They show little differentiation
What is true about the body structure of Algae?
It is simple with little tissue differentiation
What is a characteristic of Algae in terms of their body structure?
Simple body structure with little tissue differentiation
Study Notes
Types of Algae
- Epiphytes: Algae that grow on other plants
- Epizoophytes: Algae that grow on animals, such as mollusks, shells, fish, and turtles
- Epiphloephytes: Algae that grow on the bark of trees
- Epizoophytes: Algae that grow on the bodies of animals
- Lithophytes: Algae that grow on rocks and walls
- Endophytes: Algae that grow within other plants, such as Anabena, Azolla, and Nostoc
Symbiotic and Parasitic Relationships
- Symbiotic: Algae show symbiotic relationships with fungi, forming Lichens
- Parasitic: Some algae are parasitic upon other plants, such as Cephaleuros, which causes symptoms of diseases of red rust mango
General Characteristics of Algae
- Habitat: Algae are found in various habitats, including on other plants, animals, rocks, and walls
- Plant Body: Algae have a simple plant body with no or little differentiation of tissues
- Chlorophyll: Algae are chlorophyll-bearing plants
This quiz covers the characteristics and classification of epiphytes and epizoophytes, including their habitats and hosts. Learn about the different types of epiphytes and epizoophytes, and how they thrive in their environments.
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