An akinete is a thick-walled dominant cell found in cyanobacteria and green algae.
Akinetes
An akinete is a dormant, thick-walled resting cell formed by certain species of cyanobacteria. They allow the organism to survive unfavorable environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures or nutrient depletion. When conditions become favorable again, akinetes can germinate and resume normal metabolic activity.
Akinetes in Spirogyra serve as dormant cells that are formed during unfavorable conditions like extreme temperatures or nutrient scarcity. These akinetes can remain dormant until conditions improve, allowing Spirogyra to survive and reproduce when conditions are more favorable.