An Amoeba/Zoozanthellae Consortium as a Model System for Animal/Algal Symbiosis

Abstract

We have been studying animal/plant symbiosis using a model system of a single cell plant, the symbiotic dinoflagellate Symbiodinium. We have cultured the two partners as a consortium as well as independently. We have been describing the life history of the newly isolated and poorly known amoeba, and investigating its interactions, with several species of these symbiotic dinoflagellates.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 18, 1991
Accession Number
ADA238793

Entities

People

  • Aharon Gibor
  • Miriam Polne-fuller
  • Robert Trench

Organizations

  • University of California, Santa Barbara

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algae
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacteria
  • Biological Sciences
  • Cell Membrane
  • Cell Membrane Structures
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Cells
  • Cellular Structures
  • Chemistry
  • Culture Techniques
  • Cytoplasm
  • Fungi
  • Oceanography
  • Photography
  • Polysaccharides
  • Sea Water

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