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Abstract:
Further understanding of the life history of Heterosigma akashiwo (Raphidophyceae) requires identification and isolation of cysts. In this study, we provide a more detailed description of the cyst wall, the germination pore, the structure underneath the lid of germination pore (SULG) and the germination process. The SULG is associated with cyst germination and may be a useful diagnostic feature of H. akashiwo cysts. Our refined description of cysts of H. akashiwo may allow for accurate identification in environmental samples.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This research was supported by a grant from the Marine Biotechnology Program Funded by Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Korea and by a grant from the National Fisheries Research and Development (15-OE-15). We thank Prof. Imai Ichiro for providing valuable comments.
SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Supplementary data associated with this article can be found online at http://dx.doi.org/10.2216/15-26.1.s1.