Reproduction and early development in Codium fragile (Suringar) Hariot: Chlorophyceae1

摘要: Abstract Reproduction and early development of Codium fragile from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, was studied in the laboratory. Zygotes germlings were obtained culture observed over a period several months. The possibility parthenogenetic female gametes this population investigated. It found that zygotes are produced only presence both male plants. No utricles by young germlings, even after 3 to 4 months culture. existence “juvenile filamentous stage” without is suggested. Asexual propagation as an effective means rapid dissemination discussed.