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What is Antheridia?

Antheridia is the male sex organ in bryophytes, pteridophytes and other cryptogams. It produces male gametes. Further reading: Green Algae... View Article

What is basal holdfast?

Basal holdfast is the root-like structure of brown algae, which helps algae in attaching to the substratum. Further reading: Green Algae... View Article

What does Stipe mean?

Stipe is the stalk or stem of brown algae. Further reading: Green Algae Diplontic Life Cycle Are Bryophytes Haplodiplontic? Why Have... View Article

Why are algae red?

Some algae are red due to the presence of a pigment called phycoerythrin. Further reading: Green Algae Economic Importance Of Algae MCQs... View Article