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Aplanochytrium
The genus ''Aplanochytrium'' is part of the class Labyrinthulomycetes. It is a sister genus of '' Labyrinthula'' and thraustochytrids. The major characteristic of all three genera is the production of an extension of the plasma membrane and the ectoplasm called the ectoplasmic net, but its use is different in each genera. ''Aplanochytrium'' cells are not embedded in the ectoplasmic net but can move by gliding on the ectoplasmic threads. Cells of the genus ''Aplanochytrium'' multiply by forming aplanospores in a spherical sporangium. The spores are then released and they move away by crawling along their own ectoplasmic thread. The aplanospores are non-flagellated asexual spores. ''Aplanochytrium'' is found exclusively in marine environments and lives on diverse host organisms. The symbiosis between ''Aplanochytrium'' cells and the host organism can be of various origins, like commensal or parasite. Etymology The genus ''Aplanochytrium'' was identified as a member of the La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aplanochytrium Stocchionoi
The genus ''Aplanochytrium'' is part of the class Labyrinthulomycetes. It is a sister genus of '' Labyrinthula'' and thraustochytrids. The major characteristic of all three genera is the production of an extension of the plasma membrane and the ectoplasm called the ectoplasmic net, but its use is different in each genera. ''Aplanochytrium'' cells are not embedded in the ectoplasmic net but can move by gliding on the ectoplasmic threads. Cells of the genus ''Aplanochytrium'' multiply by forming aplanospores in a spherical sporangium. The spores are then released and they move away by crawling along their own ectoplasmic thread. The aplanospores are non-flagellated asexual spores. ''Aplanochytrium'' is found exclusively in marine environments and lives on diverse host organisms. The symbiosis between ''Aplanochytrium'' cells and the host organism can be of various origins, like commensal or parasite Parasitism is a close relationship between species, where one organ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
