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Improved Method for Axenizing Blepharisma by Means of Antibiotics |
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| Authors: | EDUARDO J MARTI RONALD J SLAVIN HENRY I HIRSHFIELD |
| Institution: | Biology Department, New York University, New York, New York 10003 |
| Abstract: | Synopsis. A simplified method for obtaining axenic cultures of Blepharisma involves the use of penicillin, streptomycin, and tetracycline. Cytologic examination disclosed no significant effect of these antibiotics on the structure of the ciliates. |
| Keywords: | Index Key Words: Blepharisma axenic cultures penicillin streptomycin tetracycline |