Reference Library
A collection of various Microbes. This library helps defines and describes the various elements you may find in your water.
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Beggiatoa filament morphotypes
Diameter:
2.0- 4.0 µm
Diameter:
2.0-4.0 x 6.0 -8.0 µm
Shape:
Rectangles
Septa:
Sometimes you can see septa
Sulfur Granules:
N/A
Sheath:
No
Branching:
Description
Typically motile and usually contains either sulfur granules or PHB granules.
Type 0914/0803 filament morphotype
Diameter:
1.0-1.2 µm
Diameter:
1.0 x 1.0 µm
Shape:
Square
Septa:
Yes - usually visible
Sulfur Granules:
N/A
Sheath:
Yes
Branching:
Description
Occasionally has square sulfur granules.
Thiothrix Filament Morphotype
Diameter:
0.8- 2.8 µm
Diameter:
.8-1.4 x1.0-3.0 µm
Shape:
Rectangles
Septa:
Yes - visible
Sulfur Granules:
N/A
Sheath:
Yes
Branching:
Description
Regular cell shape, typically extends from flocs. Has the potential for sulfur granules.
Type 021N Filament Morphotype
Diameter:
1.6-2.5 µm
Diameter:
1.6 X 2.5 µm
Shape:
Barrels, Rectangles, Discoid
Septa:
Yes - visible
Sulfur Granules:
N/A
Sheath:
No
Branching:
Description
Large filament that typically extends from the flocs or bridges flocs together. Irregular cell shape.