ISSN:
1615-6102
Keywords:
Cellular slime mould
;
Centrifugal force
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Dictyostelium discoideum
;
Motive force
;
Pseudoplasmodium
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary The motive force of the migrating slug of the cellular slime mouldDictyostelium discoideum was measured by the use of centrifugal force. Changes in shape of the slugs due to the use of centrifugal force were prevented by letting them migrate in an agar capillary. The motive force thus obtained was proportional to the slug volume, the value per unit volume being 5.8×106 dyne/cm3 (58 N/cm3). This is in good agreement with the value measured by the use of hydrostatic pressure.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01282310