What are the gametes of Fucus called?
The antheridiophores have terminal inflated antheridia on their branches; these undergo meiosis and form 64-128 biflagellate male gametes (antherozoids). Where is Fucus serratus found? Fucus serratus is found along the Atlantic coast of Europe from Svalbard to Portugal and on the shores of north-east America. The seaweed is thus well within its thermal range in…