The Dichotomous Key...


Are the cells oval and is the cell diameter 0.8 x 1.0 - 1.5 micron ( 1 ) or are the cells rods and is the cell diameter 0.8 x 2 - 4 micron ( 2 ) ...?


Both the average diameter and its range in micron should be measured; it is important to note whether the diameter is greater than 1 micron or less than 1 micron.