Zygnema (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Zygnemataceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Zygnema is a type of conjugating green algae that undergoes a unique process of reproduction.
- In the classification of green algae, Zygnema serves as the type genus of the family Zygnemataceae.
- Zygnema and other members of the Zygnemataceae family are often used as models for studying conjugation in algae.
- Species within the genus Zygnema can be either free-living or epiphytic and typically thrive in freshwater habitats.
- Due to its widespread presence, Zygnema is one of the most well-studied genera within the Zygnemataceae family.