Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780393615098
Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Chapter 18.2, Problem 1TQ
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The relative advantages and disadvantages of propagation by hormogonia as compared to akinete.

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Hormogonia can be defined as the motile filaments of cells produced by certain cyanobacteria belonging to the order Nostocales and Stigonematales. These are produced during asexual reproduction in various cyanobacteria. Akinetes are enveloped dormant cells produced by certain cyanobacteria.

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