Abstract
Two isolates ofAulosira were cultured under uniform laboratory conditions in order to make a taxonomic investigation. The isolates were grown in Chu 10 and biphasic soil water media, and identified using well known manuals. Study of the isolates revealed differential behaviour of the same isolate and identical behaviour of dissimilar isolates in different environments (culture conditions). A revision of the genus is suggested.
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