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Culture Journal, Species: Heterocapsa triquetra
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 8:37 AM
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Culturing Journal DataSheet This first post should be updated regularly to include new information as events take place or changes are made to your system General Species: Heterocapsa triquetra Species description: Mixotrophic dinoflagellate, golden in color Culture source (link if possible ): If algae, CCMP # (Optional ): http://ccmp.bigelow.edu/ Culture Establishment Date: 4-8-2014 Continuation Date: Culturing Vessel Details Salinity: ~1.021 Temperature: ~64F pH: Not measured Vessel description: 500 mL bottle Lighting description: Fluorescent strip light Lighting cycle: 14 on, 10 off Aeration description: None at the moment Methodologies Split methodology: Culture medium description: 1 mL of FAF microalgae grow per 2L of ASW (sterilized with 0.5 mL of bleach per L for at least an hour, neutralized with 1.5 mL of 1M sodium thiosulfate per L) Cell count: (if known) Reference links: http://www.eos.ubc.ca/res...capsa/h_triquetra.html Additional Information (No Pictures or Videos in the Section Please) Notes: Taken from the Phytoplankton Encyclopedia: -Mixotrophic, can reproduce sexually and asexually -Cells are 16-30 μm long and 9-18 μm wide. The epitheca is conical with straight sides and a rounded end. The hypotheca has an asymmetrical horn and a unique protrusion. Cells do not have spines. -non-toxic and is considered to be a high quality food for heterotrophic dinoflagellates, ciliates, and copepods You will be required to provide photographic evidence and as much detail as possible about your project in this thread. If your thread does not contain detailed enough photos and information the MBI Council will not be able to approve your reports.
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