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Fig. 27: spongiome of CVC has traces of decorated tubules

The spongiome of membranes that surround the CV are probably not preserved in their native state when collidine buffered fixative is used. However, suggestions of decorated tubules (arrows) as well as smooth tubules are found. The decorated tubules may bear V-type proton pumps as is true of homologous structures in Paramecium. EM taken on 2/24/72 by R. Allen with Hitachi HU11A TEM. Neg. 19,500X. Bar = 0.2µm.
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