What Is Filament in Algae

The algae grow in long chains and form visible strings, or filaments, of algae. The filaments of algae can intertwine and form thick mats that resemble wet wool. Mats of filamentous algae commonly float to the surface of lakes and ponds which can be visually unappealing.

Do algae have filament?

Many algae consist of only one cell, while the largest have millions of cells. … Filamentous forms have cells arranged in chains like strings of beads. Some filaments (e.g., Spirogyra) are unbranched, whereas others (e.g., Stigeoclonium) are branched and bushlike.

What are the examples of filamentous algae?

Spirogyra, Anabaena, Oscillatoria, Lyngbya, Pithophora spp., etc.