How to pfeisteria reproduce? I havent been able to find ANYTHING on pfeisteria.
2007-01-10 00:28:26 · 2 answers · asked by Mike A 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
From the link below:
Biflagellated zoospores reproduce asexually via temporary cysts. Sexual reproduction has also been documented for this species: biflagellated zoospores produce anisogamous gametes (Fig. 3), which fuse to produce triflagellated planozygotes (two longitudinal flagella and one transverse) (Fig. 4). Sexual and asexual reproduction can occur on either a fish or algal diet (Tester, P., pers. comm.).
2007-01-10 00:44:40 · answer #1 · answered by gebobs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason you can't find that much is because the reproduction of this organism is still largely unknown. It is thought that there may be up to 24 different forms during the life cycle (http://www.dnr.state.md.us/Bay/hab/pfiesteria.html).
See the organism's home page at http://www.ncsu.edu/wq/harmfulalgae-estuarine/dinoflagellates/pfiesteria/
Also, I highly recommend the book about the discovery of the organism: "And the Waters Turned to Blood" by Rodney Barker.
2007-01-10 10:11:03 · answer #2 · answered by teachbio 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋