Table 2.
Comparison of morphometric data collected in separate studies for species of Trimyema.
| Species | Mean length (μm) | Mean width (μm) | n | Longitudinal (somatic) kineties | Shape of methanogens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimyema finlayi1 | 34.2 | 22.1 | 97 | 34–45 | Polymorphic |
| ‘Trimyema sp.’2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 37–40 | Polymorphic |
| Trimyema compressum3 | 39.05 | 22.3 | 20 | 50–60 | Rod |
| Trimyema compressum4 | 65.9 | 54.6 | 48 | 50–60 | Rod |
| Trimyema compressum5 | 40 | 25 | n/a | n/a | Rod |
n, number of cells analyzed; n/a, data not available. Data in table was collected from: 1Present study; 2Finlay et al., 1993; 3Augustin et al., 1987; 4Serrano et al., 1988; 5Wagener and Pfennig, 1987.