Write a short note on spirogyra?

Answer 1

Spirogyra is a member of the Algae. These are simple plants ranging from single-celled organisms (Chlamydomonas, Euglena) to complex seaweeds. They contain chlorophyll and make their food by photosynthesis. Spirogya is a filamentous alga. Its cells form long, thin strands that, in vast numbers, contribute to the familiar green, slimy 'blanket weed' in ponds. Seen under the microscope, each filament consists of an extensive chain of identical cells. Each cell contains a helical chloroplast, a nucleus, cytoplasm and a vacuole enclosed in a cellulose cell wall.

Answer 2

Spirogyra is a type of filamentous green algae that often form slimy masses in freshwater environments. They have spiral chloroplasts that give them their distinct appearance and are important in aquatic ecosystems as they provide food and oxygen for various organisms. Spirogyra reproduce through asexual reproduction by forming spores within specialized cells.