Morphotype paSc ("Scutellospora")

distribution in root cortex
either in thin roots or in outer cell layers
auxiliary cells
sometimes seen (displayed below)
hyphae at entry point
often visible attached external hyphae, hyphae prominently coiled near the entry point within the root
intraradical hyphae
4 - 6 um diameter, outline often with projections
arbuscules
scattered, usually poorly visible
vesicles
absent
 

The following image shows a system of external hyphae with two auxiliary cells connected to it.

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This page last modified by Petr Šmilauer on 14 September 2000