semicell

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A semicell refers to one of the two halves of a desmid cell. Desmids are microscopic, single-celled green algae found worldwide, often in bogs and lakes.12

Desmid cells are typically divided symmetrically into two semicells, connected at a central isthmus. This unique structure is a defining characteristic of these organisms.2

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…cell is divided symmetrically into semicells connected at a central isthmus. The three-layered cell wall is impregnated with openings or pores and pectin spicules; irregular desmid movement is caused by the flow of a gelatinous substance through these pores. Conjugation (temporary union for the exchange of nuclear material) is the…
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…cell is divided symmetrically into semicells connected at a central isthmus. The three-layered cell wall is impregnated with openings or pores and pectin spicules; irregular desmid movement is caused by the flow of a gelatinous substance through these pores. Conjugation (temporary union for the exchange of nuclear material) is the…
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