Like bacteria, the cell of cyanobacteria also consists of a mucilaginous layer called sheath, the cell wall, plasma membrane and cytoplasm. These are shown in Fig. 4.32 and described below: 1. Sheath: Usually the cell of cyanobacteria are covered by a hygroscopic mucilaginous sheath which provides protection to cell from unfavourable conditions and keeps the […]
Cell Structure of Cyanobacteria | Microbiology
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Ultrastructure of Cyanobacterial Cell (With Diagram)
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The following points highlight the two main parts of cyanobacterial cell. The parts are: 1. Outer Cellular Covering 2. Cytoplasm. Part # 1. Outer Cellular Covering of Cyanobacterial Cell: It can be differentiated into following parts: A. Slime layer or Mucilaginous sheath: Presence of mucilaginous sheath is the characteristic feature of cyanobacteria. It consists of […]
Structure of Cyanobacteria (With Diagram) | Microbiology
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In this article we will discuss about the structure of cyanobacteria. This will also help you to draw the structure and diagram of cyanobacteria. 1. A gelatinous sheath, made up of homogeneous surface, is present in all the Cyanobacteria. It may be thin (e.g., Anacystismontana) or thick and well developed (e.g., Anabaena). The mucilaginous sheath […]
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