Difference between Life Cycle of Zygotic and Gametic Meiosis | Protists

The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between life cycle with Zygotic and Gametic Meiosis.

Difference # Life Cycle of Zygotic Meiosis:

1. Zygote is the only diploid structure in the life cycle.

2. The dominant individual in the life cycle is haploid hence the life cycle is haplontic.

3. Meiosis takes place at the time of zygote germination.

4. It is found in some dinoflagellates and cellular slime moulds.

Difference # Life Cycle of Gametic Meiosis:

1. All structures except gametes are diploid.

2. The dominant individual in the life cycle is diploid hence the life cycle is diplontic.

3. Meiosis occurs only at the time of gamete formation.

4. It is found in most protozoan protists, diatoms and acellular slime moulds.