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What is Desmid?
A desmid is a type of unicellular green algae that has two unequal valves (or shells). The smaller valve is typically more curved and has a number of pores (holes) on it that the desmid uses to take in food and expel waste. Desmids are found in freshwater environments and can range in size from 0.5 to 100 micrometers in diameter.
View of Desmids Under Microscope
The view of desmids under a microscope is a field of green and brown cells that are connected by thin, transparent tubes. The cells are about 2-4 micrometers in diameter and are surrounded by a cell wall. Desmids are colonial organisms that reproduce asexually by cell division.
Desmids Reproduction
Desmids reproduce asexually by fragmentation (splitting into two or more pieces) and by the production of resting spores. Fragmentation can occur when a desmid is physically damaged or when it separates from a parent colony. Resting spores are produced by desmids that have been disturbed, such as by being turned over, and are capable of surviving harsh environmental conditions, such as drying and freezing.
Desmids Location
The desmids are a type of green algae that are found in freshwater habitats all over the world. They can be distinguished from other algae by their unique cell shape, which is elongated and slightly curved. Desmids typically grow in colonies of small cells that are linked together to form filaments or chains.
Desmids in Food Web
Desmids are a type of green algae that are found in freshwater environments. They are photosynthetic and can produce their own food. Desmids are often found in food webs as a source of food for other organisms. They are eaten by zooplankton, small fish, and other invertebrates.
