In Phaeophyceae the Gametes Are?

In phaeophyceae the gametes are pear-shaped and bear two flagella that are laterally attached.

What do you mean by Pyriform gametes?

The Brown Algae or Phaeophyceae reproduce asexually using pear shaped biflagellate gametes. 'Pyriform' is the term used to referred to this shape of the gametes. These are known as zoospores. Their flagella are unequal in size and are laterally attached. ... The zoospores are produced inside the zoosporangia.

Which of the given is a feature of Phaeophyceae?

The important characteristics of the class Phaeophyceae are given below: 1. Plant body is immobile, multicellular and highly differentiated both externally and internally. [Unicellular, colonial (motile and non-motile) and unbranched filamentous forms are completely absent).

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