Spore-to-spore agar culture of the myxomycete Physarum globuliferum

Arch Microbiol. 2010 Feb;192(2):97-101. doi: 10.1007/s00203-009-0533-4. Epub 2009 Dec 19.

Abstract

The ontogeny of the myxomycete Physarum globuliferum was observed on corn meal agar and hanging drop cultures without adding sterile oat flakes, bacteria or other microorganisms. Its complete life cycle including spore germination, myxamoebae, swarm cells, plasmodial development, and maturity of fructifications was demonstrated. Details of spore-to-spore development are described and illustrated.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Agar*
  • Animals
  • Microscopy
  • Physarum / growth & development*
  • Spores, Protozoan / growth & development*

Substances

  • Agar