Chlorophyta; Greens
Cladophora sp. - multicellular,
branched, filamentous green found in freshwater and marine habitats
Picture Source: Ohio University Algal Home Page; Dr.
Morgan Vis
Hydrodictyon sp. - known
as water net, cells are elongated and coenocytic (multinucleate cells without
cross-walls)
Picture Source: Ohio University Algal Home Page; Dr.
Morgan Vis
Volvox sp. - colony
of algal cells, usually 500 or more, cells are biflagellated with the colony
moving (swimming) as a unit. The spaces between the cell is filled
with water and mucilage. The large cells inside are daughter colonies
formed by cell divisions (asexual reproduction). Eventually colony
ruptures releasing the daughter colonies.
Picture Source: Ohio University Algal Home Page; Dr.
Morgan Vis
Cyanophyta; Blue-green
Anabaena sp. - note
string of beads formation. Should see some thickened cells in lab
called heterocysts. These heterocysts fix nitrogen.
Picture Source: Ohio University Algal Home Page; Dr.
Morgan Vis
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