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Structural changes in Tetrahymena rostrata during induced encystment

Journal Article · · J. Protozool.; (United States)

Experimentally induced precystic stages and mature cysts from 3 clones of Tetrahymena rostrata were examined by light and electron microscopy. It was demonstrated by cytochemical staining and fine-structural observations that precystic stages release mucocyst material that provides for the production of a cyst wall. Early and late cysts also contain numerous autophagous vacuoles. In late cysts there is a replacement of depleted mucocyst organelles. The developmental evidence obtained from sampling of sequential developmental stages suggests an approx. 24-h timetable of cytoplasmic events associated with encystment in this organism.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
6201020
Journal Information:
J. Protozool.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Protozool.; (United States) Vol. 27:4; ISSN JPROA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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