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Herndl, G; Velimirov, B. |
Bacterial density of the coelenteric fluid (CF) of some anthozoan species was determined in situ and under laboratory conditions. In all species examined bacterial density of the CF was higher in the gastral cavity than in ambient ranging from 10 super(5) up to 5 x 10 super(6) cells. ml super(-1). Incubation experiments with the CF indicate that a bacterial population within the coelenteron is efficiently controlled by the CF, favoring bacterial growth if bacterial densities are low in the CF and showing clearance activity at high bacterial densities. Feeding of pre-starved anthozoans caused a rapid response of coelenteric rod-shaped bacteria. Evidence is presented that coelenteric bacteria are digested periodically although they contribute 1% to the... |
Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: Anthozoa; Coelomic fluids; Bacteria; Microorganisms; Interspecific relationships; Metabolism; Nutrition. |
Ano: 1984 |
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/1984/acte-989.pdf |
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