Growth Phase Dependent Cell Shape of <i>Haloarcula</i>

Growth Phase Dependent Cell Shape of <i>Haloarcula</i>

Several haloarchaea are reported to be pleomorphic, while others exhibit remarkable shapes, such as squares. Recently, <i>Haloferax volcanii</i> was found to alter its morphology during growth. Cells are motile rods in early exponential phase, and immotile plates in stationary phase. It...

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Main Authors: Sabine Schwarzer, Marta Rodriguez-Franco, Hanna M. Oksanen, Tessa E.F. Quax
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
<i>Haloarcula hispanica</i>
<i>Haloarcula californiae</i>
haloarchaea
pleomorphism
cell shape
motility
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/2/231

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