Scanning electron microscopy of the development of structured aerial mycelia and satellite colonies of phenotypically switched Candida albicans.

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Candida albicans is an asexual diploid fungus that can express high frequency phenotypic switching. Switched variants can develop structured aerial mycelia (SAM) and cultures that have been grown for a protracted period exhibit satellite colonies. This study investigated the development of both SAM and satellite colonies by means of a freeze-drying technique and scanning electron microscopy. The results show that...

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