Pleomorphism in Cellulomonas acidula

Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek. 1979;45(4):575-80. doi: 10.1007/BF00403657.

Abstract

Pleomorphism of Cellulomonas acidula in liquid and on solid media is described. Growth in liquid medium is characterized initially by the formation of club-shaped rods and later by cocci. On solid media the organism formed irregular branched cells and large swollen cells.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Actinomycetales / cytology*
  • Actinomycetales / growth & development
  • Agar
  • Culture Media*

Substances

  • Culture Media
  • Agar