Staphylococcus Aureus (Syn: ‘Micrococcus Pyogenes’): Reproduction and Formation of Colonies

Synopsis
Phase contrast, time-lapse cinemicrography shows formation of microcolonies from single cells; shows the way the cells divide in planes at angles to each other resulting in the formation of the typical grape-like clusters. Other sequences show the production of a haemolysis zone in blood agar by outward diffusion of haemolysin. An Encyclopaedia Cinematographica film.
Language
English
Country
Germany
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. st. b&w. 5 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1959-60
Availability
Free loan to members
Notes
Archival interest.
Uses
Undergraduates. Postgraduates.
Subjects
Biology
Keywords
bacteria; Staphylococcus aureus

Credits

Producer
W Munker

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

Institut für den Wissenschaftlichen Film

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

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