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A membrane adsorption-SEM technique for observing neuston organisms.

Authors :
Maki JS
Remsen CC
Source :
Microbial ecology [Microb Ecol] 1983 Jul; Vol. 9 (2), pp. 177-83.
Publication Year :
1983

Abstract

A technique to observe neuston organisms, combining membrane adsorption and scanning electron microscopy, is described. Bacteria, algae, and protozoa collected from the surface of 2 freshwater ponds using this methodology appeared well preserved by the fixation and dehydration procedures used.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0095-3628
Volume :
9
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Microbial ecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24221653
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02015130