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Encyclopedia > Filamentation
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In E.coli cells responding to extensive DNA damage through the SOS response system, cells continue to elongate but do not divide. This process is called filamentation. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Binomial name Escherichia coli T. Escherich, 1885 Escherichia coli (usually abbreviated to E. coli) is one of the main species of bacteria that live in the lower intestines of warm-blooded animals (including birds and mammals) and are necessary for the proper digestion of food. ... Binomial name Escherichia coli T. Escherich, 1885 E. coli at 10,000x magnification Escherichia coli (usually abbreviated to E. coli) is one of the main species of bacteria that live in the lower intestines of warm-blooded animals (including birds and mammals) and are necessary for the proper digestion of... DNA damage resulting in multiple broken chromosomes DNA repair is a process constantly operating in each cell of a living being; it is essential to survival because it protects the genome from damage. ... In genetics the SOS response is a DNA repair system involving RecA protein. ...


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Filamentous Algae (146 words)
Filamentous algae are single algae cells that form long visible chains, threads, or filaments.
Filamentous algae starts growing along the bottom in shallow water or attached to structures in the water (like rocks or other aquatic plants).
Often filamentous algae floats to the surface forming large mats, which are commonly referred to as "Pond scums." There are many species of filamentous algae and often more than one species will be present at the same time in the pond.
Controlling Filamentous Algae in Ponds, A-3-98 (1963 words)
Filamentous algae is often a persistent problem because it reproduces by plant fragments, spores and cell division.
Filamentous algae can be controlled by physically removing large floating clumps with a rake.
Filamentous algae is not a preferred food, but will be eaten if no other vegetation is present.
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