How does sexual reproduction occur in algae?

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Sexual reproduction in algae:
Sexual reproduction occurs through the combination of gametes of different sexes.
The gamete is formed in the gametangia by simple mitotic separation or by reduced separation.
Haploid gametes fertilize and form a diploid zygote.
Depending on the morphological and physiological characteristics of gametes can be of different types.

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