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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Shape:
Rectangles
Septa:
Yes - Sometimes but not always Visible
Sulfur Granules:
No
Sheath:
Variable
Branching:
Variable
Description
Neisser positive. Need Neisser stain to ID. Often difficult to see at phase contrast. Common to not see individual cells.
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Shape:
SausageRods
Septa:
Yes - visible
Sulfur Granules:
No
Sheath:
No - not a true sheath
Branching:
No - not a true sheath
Description
Transparent/ "lighter" appearance.
Shape:
SausageRods
Septa:
Yes - visible
Sulfur Granules:
No
Sheath:
No
Branching:
No
Description
"Elongated rods/ long sausage links"
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Shape:
OvalsDiscs
Septa:
Yes - visible
Sulfur Granules:
No
Sheath:
No
Branching:
No
Description
Individual discoid cells.
Nostocoida limicola (I and II) filament morphotype
Diameter:
0.8-2.0 µm
Dimensions
0.8 x 1.0-1.5 µm
Shape:
OvalsDiscs
Septa:
Yes - visible
Sulfur Granules:
No
Sheath:
No
Branching:
No
Description
Has the appearance of "hockey pucks".
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Diameter:
2.0- 4.0 µm
Dimensions
2.0-4.0 x 6.0 -8.0 µm
Shape:
Rectangles
Septa:
Sometimes you can see septa
Sulfur Granules:
Yes - potential for sulfur granules
Sheath:
No
Branching:
No
Description
Typically motile and usually contains either sulfur granules or PHB granules.
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Shape:
Square
Septa:
Yes - usually visible
Sulfur Granules:
Yes - potential for sulfur granules
Sheath:
Yes
Branching:
Yes
Description
Occasionally has square sulfur granules.
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Diameter:
0.8- 2.8 µm
Dimensions
.8-1.4 x1.0-3.0 µm
Shape:
Rectangles
Septa:
Yes - visible
Sulfur Granules:
Yes - potential for sulfur granules
Sheath:
Yes
Branching:
Yes
Description
Regular cell shape, typically extends from flocs. Has the potential for sulfur granules.
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Shape:
BarrelsRectanglesDiscoid
Septa:
Yes - visible
Sulfur Granules:
Yes - Potential for sulfur granules
Sheath:
No
Branching:
No
Description
Large filament that typically extends from the flocs or bridges flocs together. Irregular cell shape.
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Shape:
SausageIndividual cell not visible
Septa:
No - usually cannot be observed
Sulfur Granules:
No
Sheath:
Yes
Branching:
Yes
Description
Often "pins in a pin cushion". Sheath is often too difficult to see. Usually can't see individual cells. Occasionally small sausage-shaped cells are visible
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