Nostoc Habitat Structure of colony Structure of cell Reproduction method
Habitat Nostoc is a diverse genus of cyanobacteria . They are found in gelatinous colonies, composed of filaments called " trichomes " surrounded by a thin sheath. They are common in both aquatic and terrestrial habitats
Structure of colony Round colony Gelatinous material contain internal fillamnets called trichomes
Structure of nostoc cell Hetrocyst Trichomes Akinites
Reproduction Vegetative reproduction Hormogonia Akinites or anthrospores Hetrocysts Endospore formation