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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Last updated: October 15, 2014
