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Bigelowiella longifila extensions are light-dependent

Claim that the presence of extensions in Bigelowiella longifila cells is dependent on light conditions, with constant darkness leading to loss of protrusions and constant light increasing the prevalence of extensions.

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Evidence Quote

“The arm-like extensions projecting off from Bigelowiella longifila cells are light-dependent.”

Relationship

Bigelowiella longifila dependent on light sensing

Arguments

Bigelowiella longifilasubject
Light intensityobject

Connections (4)

Extension-mediated trafficking and light dependence reasoningInferenceChain
Chara corallina cytoplasmic streaming enhances photosynthesisAssociation
Reduced light may promote dormancy and reduce extensionsAssociation
Presence of extensions in B. longifilaFactor

Evidence

“Evidence showing that B. longifila, Lotharella sp., and Gymnochlora sp. form cellular extensions in a light-dependent manner, Lotharella globosa does not, and Amorphochlora amoebiformis forms extensions regardless of light conditions.”

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