Hill, N.A. and Vincent, R.V. (1993) A simple model and strategies for orientation in phototactic microorganisms. Journal of Theoretical Biology, 163(2), pp. 223-235. (doi: 10.1006/jtbi.1993.1118)
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/jtbi.1993.1118
Abstract
A simple mathematical model for the signal received by the photoreceptors of microorganisms such as <i>Chlamydomonas</i> and <i>Euglena</i> is described and used to test hypotheses for the control strategies employed by the microorganisms during phototaxis. When a suspension of <i>Euglena gracilis</i> is irradiated by two perpendicular and unpolarized beams of light, the distribution of swimming directions is bidisperse. An alternative to the Jennings-Mast shading hypothesis is proposed and shown to be consistent with this behaviour.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Hill, Professor Nicholas |
| Authors: | Hill, N.A., and Vincent, R.V. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Mathematics and Statistics > Mathematics |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Theoretical Biology |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science |
| ISSN: | 0022-5193 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1095-8541 |
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