Carpogonium Explained

The carpogonium (plural carpogonia) is the female organ in the red algae (Rhodophyta) which have a highly specialized type of reproduction. It contains the reproductive nucleus. It may contain a number of cells usually without chloroplasts. It shows an elongated process which is the receptive organ for the male gametes.[1] [2]

It gives birth to the carpospores.[3] [4]

It may also have hairlike structures called trichogynes which receive sperm before fertilization takes place.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Dixon, P.S. and Irvine, L.M. 1977. Seaweeds of the British Isles. Volume 1 Rhodophyta Part 1 British Museum (Natural History)
  2. Round, F.E. 1966. The Biology of the Algae. Edward Arnold Ltd
  3. Web site: Carpogonium - Define Carpogonium at Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com. 22 December 2015. 23 December 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151223073928/http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/carpogonium. live.
  4. Web site: Carpogonium – Definition of Carpogonium by Merriam-Webster. Merriam-Webster. 22 December 2015. 23 December 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151223081432/http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpogonium. live.
  5. "trichogyne". Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 14 September 2017. Dictionary.com http://www.dictionary.com/browse/trichogyne

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