gonidia (Meaning)
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gonidia (pl.)
of Gonidium
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gonidia Sentence Examples
- Algae reproduce asexually through the formation of specialized asexual reproductive cells called gonidia.
- Gonidia are small, non-motile, spherical structures that are released from the parent plant.
- Each gonidium contains a single nucleus and a small amount of cytoplasm and nutrients.
- Gonidia are dispersed by wind, water, or animals to new habitats.
- When a gonidium finds a suitable environment, it germinates and develops into a new plant.
- The gonidia of green algae contain chloroplasts and can photosynthesize.
- The gonidia of brown algae contain chloroplasts and a pigment called fucoxanthin.
- The gonidia of red algae contain chloroplasts and a pigment called phycoerythrin.
- Gonidia are also found in lichens, which are symbiotic relationships between fungi and algae or cyanobacteria.
- The gonidia of lichens provide the photosynthetic component of the relationship, while the fungus provides protection and support.
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Algae reproduce asexually through the formation of specialized asexual reproductive cells called gonidia.
Gonidia are small, non-motile, spherical structures that are released from the parent plant.
Each gonidium contains a single nucleus and a small amount of cytoplasm and nutrients.
Gonidia are dispersed by wind, water, or animals to new habitats.
