Vocabulary Term Details

Ultrastructure

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultrastructure)

Ultrastructure (or ultra-structure) is the detailed structure of a biological specimen, such as a cell, tissue, or organ, that can be observed by electron microscopy. It refers in general to the study of cellular structures that are too small to be seen with an optical microscope. (Wikipedia)

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Broader Terms	Narrower Terms	Related Terms
Structures	Cell ultrastructure	Anatomy Cell structure Microscopy

This term is used for the following terms:
Microstructure (morphology)

Approved Date
19-Apr-2013

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A guide to the interpretation of the electron micrographs contained within the "Ken Clarke Collection"
Electron Microscope Image: Asterionella parasitised by Chytrid microfungus
Electron Microscope Image: Chytrid microfungus parasitising a diatom (Asterionella formosa)
Electron Microscope Image: Chytrid microfungus parasitising Asterionella formosa
Electron Microscope Image: Filament of Oscillatoria being ingested by the ciliate Nassula tumida
Electron Microscope Image: Lozenge and bristle scales of Mallamonas aereolata
Electron Microscope Image: Micrasterias hardyi

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Vocabulary Term Details

Ultrastructure

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