difference between fungi and algae

Similarities and Difference between Algae and Fungi

Algae vs Fungi Algae and fungi are thallophytic cryptogams of plant Kingdom. Both algae and fungi share many common characteristics and thus they are treated in the same division Thallophyta of Cryptogams according to Eichler’s Classification. Even though they are in same class, thallophyta, they also show some distinct differences particularly […]

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methods of sexual reproduction in fungi

Reproduction in Fungi- Part-3: Sexual Reproduction

Fungi reproduce by vegetative, asexual and sexual methods. This post describes the Process of Sexual Reproduction in Fungi. Sexual reproduction takes place in all groups of fungi except Deuteromycetes. Fungi may be monoecious (bisexual) or dioecious (unisexual). Moneoecious species produce two sex organs (male and female) in the same thallus, […]

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Spores in fungi

Reproduction in Fungi- Part-2: Asexual Reproduction

Fungi reproduce by vegetative, asexual and sexual methods. This post describes the various types of Asexual Reproduction in Fungi. About 20% fungi propagate only by asexual means. Asexual reproduction take places during favorable condition by the formation of a variety of spores. Such spores produced by asexual reproduction are called […]

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how fungi reproduce vegetatively

Reproduction in Fungi- Part-1: Vegetative Reproduction

Vegetative Reproduction in Fungi Fungi reproduce by vegetative, asexual and sexual methods. This post describes different types of Vegetative Reproduction in Fungi. Vegetative reproduction helps to increase the number of individuals in the population. Vegetative Reproduction in Fungi Ø  Vegetative reproduction in fungi occurs by: (1). Fragmentation (2). Fission (3). […]

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