. Atoll research bulletin. Coral reefs and islands; Marine biology; Marine sciences. Association of Microscopic Organisms in Detritus Detritus provides a protective environment which acts as a nursery for diverse species of toxic and nontoxic dinoflagellates and meiofauna. The following light micrographs illustrate the life-cycle stages of dinoflagellates in detritus (Figs 2-8).. Figures 2-8. Life cycle stages and related associations among benthic dinoflagellates present in floating detritus. Floating detritus showing loosely bound fibrous aggregates and life-cycle stages viewed at low (lOOx)
. Atoll research bulletin. Coral reefs and islands; Marine biology; Marine sciences. Association of Microscopic Organisms in Detritus Detritus provides a protective environment which acts as a nursery for diverse species of toxic and nontoxic dinoflagellates and meiofauna. The following light micrographs illustrate the life-cycle stages of dinoflagellates in detritus (Figs 2-8).. Figures 2-8. Life cycle stages and related associations among benthic dinoflagellates present in floating detritus. Floating detritus showing loosely bound fibrous aggregates and life-cycle stages viewed at low (lOOx) magnification (Fig. 2). Photographs were taken at lOOOx magnification. Cell pairs of Prorocentrum ssp. is embedded in mucilage (Fig. 3). Daughter cells of Amphidinium sp. is in a division cyst (Fig. 4). Temporary cyst of Prorocentrum lima (Fi£ 5). Round, triple-layered dormant cyst of Prorocentrum foraminosum has unique granulated cytoplasm (Fig. 6). Prominent stalk of a dinoflagellate sp. attached to plant detritus (Fig. 7). Dividing cell pair of Prorocentrum sp. embedded in a ring of mucilage (Fig. 8).. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Smithsonian Institution. Press; National Research Council (U. S. ). Pacific Science Board; Smithsonian Institution; National Museum of Natural History (U. S. ); United States. Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife. Washington, D. C. : [Smithsonian Press]
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