Sierra College
Biological Sciences'
Microscopic Slide Collection and Associated Images
Oscillatoria (w.m.)
Photomicrograph of Oscillatoria showing disc-shaped cells arranged in trichomes that appear as long, striated rods. Magnification: 400x.
A photomicrograph of a prepared slide showing Oscillatoria, stained green and magnified 400x. The individual cells of this cyanobacterium are disc-shaped and are arranged in stacks forming trichomes that appear as long, striated rods. These rods are often rounded on the ends, are flexible, and are capable of gliding motility.
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Last updated: October 15, 2014
