Unusual Microorganisms Observed in New Zealand Hot Springs

A technique is described for studying hot spring microbial morphotypes by using electron microscope grids incubated in situ. Such studies revealed the presence of filaments bearing swollen saclike structures in a number of New Zealand hot springs. There was considerable variation in the size, struct...

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Published in:Microbial ecology 1986-06, Vol.12 (2), p.181-186
Main Authors: PATEL, B. K. C, MORGAN, H. W, DANIEL, R. M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Archaebacteria
Autoclaves
Bacteria
Biological and medical sciences
Carbon
Electron microscopes
Electron microscopy
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Hot springs
Material films
Microbial ecology
Microorganisms
Microscope slides
Various environments (extraatmospheric space, air, water)
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Summary:A technique is described for studying hot spring microbial morphotypes by using electron microscope grids incubated in situ. Such studies revealed the presence of filaments bearing swollen saclike structures in a number of New Zealand hot springs. There was considerable variation in the size, structure, and morphology of the filaments and the saclike structures.
ISSN:0095-3628
1432-184X
DOI:10.1007/BF02011202