Spirogyra is a unicellular or multicellular organism?
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Spirogyra is multicellular organism. Multicellular organisms are made up of more than one cell, with differentiating groups of cells performing specialized functions.
Spirogyra:
Spirogyra is a type of algae known as a chlorophyte.
They are an unbranched, filamentous, free-floating green alga found in stagnant freshwater.
It has a mucilage sheath on the outer surface.
The cell wall is composed of two layers: an outer layer of pectin and an inner layer of cellulose.
The pectin in the outer part dissolves in water to form a mucilaginous sheath.
It gives the spirogyra a slimy texture.
Mermaid's tresses and water silk are other names for spirogyra.
Spirogyra reproduce vegetatively, asexually, and sexually.
