Scanning electron microscopy of spore germination in Dictyostelium discoideum.
The ellipsoidal dormant spores of Dictyostelium dicoideum prepared by freeze-drying had a uniform, compact appearance with fine wrinkles or ridges on the surface. Swollen spores were uneven in appearance, without fine wrinkles but with a seemingly expanded surface covering. The surfaces of the postgermination spore husks appeared unaltered except for a single straight exit slit along the longitudinal plane.
D002473:Cell Wall; D005612:Freeze Drying; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D009235:Myxomycetes / Q000166:cytology / Q000254:growth & development*; D012972:Sodium Hydroxide; D013170:Spores / Q000254:growth & development*; D013172:Spores, Fungal / Q000166:cytology / Q000254:growth & development
D012972:Sodium Hydroxide