Question

What do you mean by gelatinous sheath?

Answer 1

Answer:

Gelatinous sheath is a wrapping found around the cells of cyanobacteria colonies. Its purpose is to hold the cells together in colonies. Blue green algae secret the thick layer which is protected by gelatinous sheath.  

Explanation:

Function of Gelatinous sheath:

• Holding cells in a bond in colonies of Cyanobacteria.
• Protect cells from all the external dangers.
• It is helpful to the cell movement.  
• It is the outermost layer for cell protection and does the given jobs in perfection.

Answer 2

Answer:

The gelatinous sheath is present in many organisms especially in the cyanobacteria in which the it is wrapped  around the cells in a specialized way. The algae called as the blue green algae also secret this kind of the material which gives it the protection and help in connectivity with the other cells.