Bacterioneuston examined with critical point drying and transmission electron microscopy
- 1 September 1977
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Microbial Ecology
- Vol. 4 (3) , 267-277
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02015083
Abstract
Morphological details of bacteria collected at the air/seawater interface are greatly enhanced when transmission electron microscopy is coupled with critical point dried preparations. Few artifacts and minimal distortion permit a more accurate appraisal of an organism's cell characteristics and its relationship to its microenvironment. Cell surface and extracellular polymer materials are clearly distinguished in a manner not feasible with other preparations.Keywords
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