Sierra College Department of Biological Sciences


Sierra College Biological Sciences'
Microscopic Slide Collection and Associated Images

 

Mrorchella (c.s.)

 

Photomicrograph of Morchella showing asci with sexual ascospores. The variation in spore color indicates genetic variation. Magnification: 400x.

A photomicrograph of a cross section through the cap of Morchella, showing ascospores (stained various colors) and magnified 400x. Each linear, sac-like ascus contains eight ascospores that appear as red, purple or yellowish ovals. The variation in spore color indicates genetic variation due to sexual reproduction.

 

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