ISSN:
1550-7408
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
The relationship between the locomotive velocity of amoeba which had not been fed for 24 h and the concentration of the test solutions was examined. With solutions of L-amino acids, protein substances, and alcian blue 8GS, an increase in velocity began at very low concentrations, reaching a maximum at a higher concentration and as the concentration increased further, the velocity fell to zero. In contrast, no increase was observed with D-glutamic acid and β-alanine. Moreover, the velocity of well fed amoebae did not increase significantly even in L-amino acid solution. These results may suggest a correlation between orthokinesis and amoeboid phagocytosis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1550-7408.1985.tb04051.x
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