NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION

KINGDOM PROTISTA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of filamentous green algae?
A
Chlamydomonas sp.
B
Fucus sp.
C
Spirogyra sp.
D
Pleurococcus sp.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Spirogyra and Ulothrix are examples of filamentous algae. Spirogyra is free-floating green algae that can be found in ponds, lakes, and other freshwater environments.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most common taxa of green filamentous algae in New Hampshire comprise those in the Order, Zygnematales; which include species of Zygnema, Spirogyra, and Mougeotia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ulothrix is a filamentous algae.

Detailed explanation-4: -Filamentous green algae forms green, cottony masses that are free-floating or attached to rocks, debris, or other plants. It consists of fine, green filaments that have no leaves, roots, stems, or flowers. They often form dense mats.

Detailed explanation-5: -Organisms that grow in a thread or filamentous form. Common types are Nocardia, Thiothrix, and Actinomycetes.

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