ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Trichophyton terrestre
;
Trichophyton rubrum
;
Hyphal fusions
;
Origin of intra-hyphal hyphae
;
Electron microscopy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract A cell observation chamber was designed to perform continuous photomicroscopic observations of hyphal anastomosis and the origin of intra-hyphal hyphae in Trichophyton terrestre and T. rubrum. These data were correlated with ultrastructural features of intra-hyphal hyphae. Hyphal fusions occurred commonly in either species of Trichophyton when incubated alone. In T. terrestre, empty hyphal segments adjoined by live units were invaded at the septa from both directions by new hyphal ingrowth. Continuous observations revealed that the intra-hyphal hyphae subsequently anastomosed via a lateral fusion peg. Similar intra-hyphal hyphae were shown in T. rubrum. Electron microscopic studies revealed ascomycetous septa in both conventional hyphae and intra-hyphal hyphae. For the latter, the cytoplasm and wall of the inner hypha were bounded by cytoplasmic organelles and another cell wall of the outer hypha.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00446523
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