Ultrastructure of the Fruiting Body of Stigmatella erecta (Myxobacterales)

Cellular Structures of S12 Vegetative Cells of Stigmatella erecta

“…Packets were observed only in a relatively small proportion of seven-dayold cells cultured in a liquid medium, and only near one end of the cell. These structures are similar to those present in the cells of the basal zone, stalk, and transition zone of the fruiting body of Stigmatella erecta S12, as described by Galvan et al (1987). DISCUSSION Granular blebs were observed in other myxobacteria by MacRae & McCurdy (1975, 1976 and Dobson et al (1979).…”

“…The cells were grown in CT medium (Dworkin, 1962) under conditions described by Galvan & de Castro (1982), and in ECM medium (McCurdy, 1963). Cells were stained with uranile acetate in thin section (Galvan et al, 1987).…”