What is the life cycle of Ectocarpus?
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The question is asking about the life cycle of Ectocarpus, which is a type of brown alga. The user likely seeks to understand the different stages in the development and reproduction of this organism.
Answer
Alternation of generations between haploid gametophyte and diploid sporophyte.
The life cycle of Ectocarpus involves an alternation of generations between a haploid gametophyte phase and a diploid sporophyte phase.
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The life cycle of Ectocarpus involves an alternation of generations between a haploid gametophyte phase and a diploid sporophyte phase.
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Ectocarpus is a brown alga where both gametophyte and sporophyte generations can appear similar morphologically but are distinct in their ploidy levels.
Tips
Ensure you correctly identify the phases (haploid vs diploid) and understand their biological significance.
Sources
- Ectocarpus: Classification, Structure and Reproduction - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Ectocarpus - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Ectocarpus Life Cycle.pdf - L.S.College, Muzaffarpur - lscollege.ac.in
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