ISSN:
1615-6110
Keywords:
Algae
;
Chlorarachniophyta
;
Cryptochlora perforans
;
Biology
;
taxonomy
;
phylogeny
;
inter-specific relationships
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The life cycle ofCryptochlora perforans is described under culture conditions, including the following stages: Naked and walled amoebae, cysts, coccoid, palmelloid and flagellate stages. Phagotrophy of living diatoms, movement and reproduction are documented. Amoebae ofCryptochlora are chemotactically attracted by damaged algal filaments, perforate and penetrate such filaments, and subsequently engulf part of their contents. A comparison is made with a culture ofChlorarachnion reptans Geitler, according to earlier and own observations. Chloroplast structure as well as zoospore morphology confirm close affinities betweenCryptochlora andChlorarachnion. Generic characters as well as possible phylogenetic affinities with amoeboidXanthophyta andProtozoa are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00936512
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