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Male gametes are flagellated in:

Option: 1

Ectocarpus


Option: 2

Spirogyra


Option: 3

Polysiphonia


Option: 4

Anabaena


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  • Phaeophyceaen member Ectocarpus has flagellated male gametes. They are lateral and heterokont flagella.
  • The male and female gamete's flagella play a crucial role in initiating sexual contact with the female gamete.
  • However, the female gamete of Ectocarpus is not only flagellated but also has a different structure.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1).

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