Synechococcus lividus, forming most of the mat. Isolated cells (left) and a view into the mat (right). Imaged at 1000x oil, phase-2.
Synechococcus lividus, cells approximately 1.5 mm in diameter. Imaged at 1000x oil, phase-2.
Thermophilic CyanobacteriaMickey Springs Sample #9
Mickey Springs sample #9 was collected from the edges of a deep pool at approximately 40° C. The organisms formed a dark green submerged mat several centimeters thick on vertical walls of the pool, and in patches on the bottom of the pool. The mat has a firm gelatinous texture.
Synechococcus lividus, forming most of the mat. Isolated cells (left) and a view into the mat (right). Imaged at 1000x oil, phase-2.
Synechococcus lividus, cells approximately 1.5 mm in diameter. Imaged at 1000x oil, phase-2.
This site was last updated on 13 September
2001.
Copyright © 2001 Steven L. Jessup, Southern
Oregon University
Background image is MickSpr5, growth form photographed at 20x.
