A new algal species, Oedocladium sahyadricum, has recently been discovered in the Western Ghats of Kerala.
About the Oedocladium sahyadricum:
- Oedocladium sahyadricum is a terrestrial algal species.
- It is dioecious, meaning it has male and female organs in separate individuals.
- It exists as a thin mat of elongated strands on damp soil, initially velvety green but turning yellowish-green as it matures.
- Oedocladium sahyadricum requires rainy weather and loamy, acidic soil for abundant growth.
- This algal species can be used in medicine, agriculture, and in the production of a natural pigment called “astaxanthin.”
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
What is Oedocladium sahyadricum?
Oedocladium sahyadricum is a terrestrial algal species known for forming thin mats of elongated strands on damp soil. It transitions from a velvety green to a yellowish-green as it matures.
Is Oedocladium sahyadricum dioecious?
Yes, Oedocladium sahyadricum is dioecious, meaning it has male and female reproductive organs in separate individuals.