Question

Does Fucus have a haplodiplontic lifecycle?

Answer 1

Fucus:

1. Fucus is a brown algae, also known as rockweed.
2. These are found in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and also the North Sea.

Lifecycle of Fucus:

1. Fucus has a diplontic lifecycle.
2. It has dichotomous branches which have heart-shaped swelled-up reproductive tips.
3. The branch ends are called receptacles.
4. The receptacles have a small pore in the center which is called the ostiole.