Lugol preservation
This is large Akashiwo species with a pentagonal cell. The apex is rounded. The sulcus deeply excavates the hypotheca. A. sanguinea contains chloroplasts which radiate from the centre of the cells. A. sanguinea has been associated with fish kills and might be toxic. This image was provided by Alex Kraberg of the Port Erin Marine Laboratory, Isle of Man. Image copyright: Alex Kraberg, image used under license to MBL (micro*scope).
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Akashiwo sanguinea
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Phytoplankton of the Irish Sea
| Description of Akashiwo sanguinea: This is a large species with a pentagonal cell outline. The apex is rounded. The sulcus deeply excavates the hypotheca. A. sanguinea contains chloroplasts which radiate from the centre of the cells. A. sanguinea has been associated with fish kills and might be toxic. |
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