Capsules of the diatom Achnanthidium minutissimum arise from fibrillar precursors and foster attachment of bacteria
Achnanthidium minutissimum is a benthic freshwater diatom that forms biofilms on submerged surfaces in aquatic environments. Within these biofilms, A. minutissimum cells produce extracellular structures which facilitate substrate adhesion, such as stalks and capsules. Both consist of extracellular p...
Main Authors: | Katrin Leinweber, Peter G. Kroth |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2015-03-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/858.pdf |
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