Appendages of Clostridium bifermentans spores.
Four distinct spore appendage types were detected in an electron microscope survey of 12 strains of Clostridium bifermentans. A smooth tubular appendage and a feather-like appendage are described in detail. In addition, hirsute tubular appendages and small pin-like appendages are depicted. Spores of four strains apparently lack appendages.
D003013:Clostridium / Q000166:cytology*; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D013170:Spores / Q000166:cytology*