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abot84-10
Title
Transverse view showing internal structure of a plasmodesma of the charophycean
Author
Martha E. Cook University of Wisconson Department of Botany and Integrated Microscopy Res Madison Wisconson 53706 USA
Keywords
Bryophytes, Chara, Charophycean Algae, Monoclea, Notothylas, Plant Evolution, Plasmodesmata, Sphagnum
Description
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Transverse view showing internal structure of a plasmodesma of the charophycean green alga Chara zeylanica. Digital false color computer-enhanced image from a tramission electron micrograph. A central structure appears to be connected to the plasma membrane via spoke-like structures, a feature held in common with plasmodesmata of higher plants.
Additional data
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Collection
Evolution
Botanical Name
<em>Chara zeylanica</em>
End User Role
Teacher, Learner
Link URL
http://www.amjbot.org/cgi/content/abstract/84/9/1169
Link Title
Comparative ultrastructure of plasmodesmata of <em>Chara</em> and selected bryophytes: toward an elucidation of the evolutionary orgin of plant plasmodesmata
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