Phenotypic plasticity of wall ultrastructure in the green alga Pediastrum s.l. (Chlorophyta, Sphaeropleales)

This study examined wall ultrastructure variability in the microscopic green alga Pediastrum s.l. Its value as a diagnostic character is discussed. Field and cultured material of 21 taxa were compared using light and scanning electron microscopy. Nine ultrastructural elements occurring on the surfac...

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Main Authors: Lenarczyk Joanna, Wołowski Konrad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2016-07-01
Series:Polish Botanical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/pbj.2016.61.issue-1/pbj-2016-0005/pbj-2016-0005.xml?format=INT