Tetrasporaphyte Explained

The tetrasporaphyte is a phase in the life history of algae which bear tetrasporangia.^[1] This phase is usually morphologically similar to the gametophyte phase.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Maggs, C.A. and Hommersand, M.H. 1993. Seaweeds of the British Isles. Volume 1 Rhodophyta Part 3A Ceramiales. p.416. Natural History Museum, London.
2. Round, F.E. 1965. The Biology of the Algae.p.32. Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd