How many species of Cladophora are there?
The Cladophora genus consist of about 159 species (Guiry and Guiry 2020).
How are spirogyra and Cladophora different?
Cladophora is a genus of reticulated filamentous Ulvophyceae (green algae). Unlike Spirogyra the filaments of Cladophora branch and do not undergo conjugation. There are two multicellular stages in its life cycle – a haploid gametophyte and a diploid sporophyte – which look highly similar.
Is Cladophora branched or unbranched?
Unbranched filaments: Image shows Ulothrix which is an unbranched filamentous algae. Since, these filaments have no extensions, it is an unbranched filament. Branched Filaments: Image shows Cladophora which is a branched filamentous algae. Since, the filaments have extensions they are branched filaments.
What type of growth form does Cladophora exhibit?
Coarse in appearance, with regular-branching filaments that have cross walls separating multinucleate segments, Cladophora grows in the form of a tuft or ball with filaments that may range up to 13 cm (5 inches) in length. Asexual reproduction involves small motile spores (zoospores) with four flagella.
What is the phylum of Cladophora?
Green algaeCladophora / Phylum
How do you identify Cladophora?
Cladophora appears as tough filaments or green turfs in areas of high light and poor flow. They are tougher than ordinary types of ‘hair’ algae and do not break apart as easily as other filamentous green algae. They can be identified by their distinctive smell.
What is the difference between Cladophora and Chlamydomonas?
Chlamydomonas is a green algae found all over the world in soil, marine water, fresh water and even in snow. Cladophora is a genus of green alga. It is a filamentous green alga which often grows attached to some solid substance.
What is the shape of Cladophora chloroplast?
They can be round, oval, spiral or even shaped like cups or stars. The chloroplasts of Cladophora are parietal, which means they are near the cell wall at the cell’s exterior. Cladophora chloroplasts are also reticulate. This means that lots of tiny chloroplasts pack together into a cylindrical net.
What causes Cladophora?
Cladophora blooms happen due to a number of factors. They have been linked to high phosphorus levels in the water which can result from lawn fertilizers, agricultural and urban runoff, and septic and sewage treatment systems.