A method for estimating cell volume of amoebae based on measurements of cell length of motile forms: Physiological and ecological applications

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Journal Article
Year of Publication: 
2006
Authors: 
Anderson, O. R.
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Journal Title: 
Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology
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May-Jun
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Volume: 
53
Issue: 
3
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185-187
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ISBN Number: 
1066-5234
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ISI:000237182600004
LDEO Publication Number: 
6860
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Key Words: 
cell biovolume; cell carbon content; physiological ecology; protistan community analyses; volume-based growth rate; weight-based respiratory rate;
Abstract: 

A novel method of estimating the cell volume of non-testate, free-living amoebae is presented. Measurements of the length (L) of motile forms of some amoebae, obtained by applying some basic rules, can be used to calculate diameter (D) using a relatively simple formula, derived from regression analysis (N=39): D=0.6L. Important physiological and ecological variables, including carbon content and respiratory rate, can then be easily calculated using this estimated cell volume.

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DOI 10.1111/j.1550-7408.2006.00095.x