EarthRef.org Digital Archive (ERDA) -- Mariprofundus Ferroxydans growing

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Mariprofundus Ferroxydans growing

File Name	seq3.twirlingweb.mov
Data Type	video excerpt
Computer Program	QuickTime 2008
File Size	225.00 KB - 1 file
Expert Level	Middle School (Grade 6-8)
Contributor	FeMO Database Team
Source	Clara Chan

Description
Clara Chan¿s movie of Mariprofundus Ferroxydans growing under the microscope during the FeMO2008 to Loihi Seamount. As can be seen in this short movie, the cell is leaving a twisted iron oxide trail. As the single cell grows it expels a rusty trail until it divides. When it divides the two daughter cells go their separate ways each leaving their own trail of rust, while twisting around each other.