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Diatom Gliding Motility

Edited by Stanley A. Cohn, Kalina M. Manoylov, and Richard Gordon
Series: Diatoms: Biology and Applications
Copyright: 2021   |   Status: Published
ISBN: 9781119526353  |  Hardcover  |  
480 pages
Price: $249 USD
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Moving photosynthetic organisms are still a great mystery for biologists and this book summarizes what is known and reports the current understanding and modeling of those complex processes.

Audience
Diatomists, phycologists, aquatic ecologists, cellular physiologists, environmental biologists, biophysicists, diatom nanotechnologists, algal ecologists, taxonomists

Description
The book covers a broad range of work describing our current state of understanding on the topic, including: historic knowledge and misconceptions of motility; evolution of diatom motility; diatom ecology & physiology; cell biology and biochemistry of diatom motility, anatomy of motile diatoms; observations of diatom motile behavior; diatom competitive ability, unique forms of diatom motility as found in the genus Eunotia; and models of motility.
This is the first book attempting to gather such information surrounding diatom motility into one volume focusing on this single topic. Readers will be able to gather both the current state of understanding on the potential mechanisms and ecological regulators of motility, as well as possible models and approaches used to help determine how diatoms accomplish such varied behaviors as diurnal movements, accumulation into areas of light, niche partitioning to increase species success. Given the fact that diatoms remain one of the most ecologically crucial cells in aquatic ecosystems, we hope that this volume will act as a springboard towards future research into diatom motility and even better resolution of some of the issues in motility.

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Author / Editor Details
Stanley Cohn is a Professor Emeritus of Biology at DePaul University, Chicago. His lab has been studying ecological conditions affecting diatom cell movement for over 30 years, focusing on the responses to changes in light, temperature, surface, and other ecological factors. He received the Royal Society of Arts Silver Medal and the DePaul University Excellence in Teaching Award.

Kalina Manoylov, PhD is a professor in Biology at Georgia College and State University and visiting professor at the University of Iowa Lakeside Lab. She has a PhD in Zoology and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Behavior from Michigan State University. She uses algal-community data to understand environmental changes and anthropogenic effects in different aquatic environments. Her area of expertise is algal and diatom taxonomy and algal ecology. She has published more than 30 peer-reviewed articles, half of them with her students. She is the editor for PhytoKeys and Frontiers Plant Science.

Richard Gordon’s involvement with diatoms goes back to 1970 with his capillarity model for their gliding motility, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. He later worked on a diffusion limited aggregation model for diatom morphogenesis, which led to the first paper ever published on diatom nanotechnology in 1988. He organized the first workshop on diatom nanotech in 2003. His other research is on computed tomography algorithms, HIV/AIDS prevention, and embryogenesis.



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Table of Contents
Preface
1. Some Observations of Movements of Pennate Diatoms in Cultures and Their Possible Interpretation
Thomas Harbich
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Kinematics and Analysis of Trajectories in Pennate Diatoms with Almost Straight Raphe along the Apical Axis
1.3 Curvature of the Trajectory at the Reversal Points
1.4 Movement of Diatoms in and on Biofilms
1.5 Movement on the Water Surface
1.6 Formation of Flat Colonies in Cymbella lanceolata
1.7 Conclusion
References
2. The Kinematics of Explosively Jerky Diatom Motility: A Natural Example of Active Nanofluidics
Ahmet C. Sabuncu, Richard Gordon, Edmond Richer, Kalina M. Manoylov and Ali Beskok
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Material and Methods
2.2.1 Diatom Preparation
2.2.2 Imaging System
2.2.3 Sample Preparation
2.2.4 Image Processing
2.3 Results and Discussion
2.3.1 Comparison of Particle Tracking Algorithms
2.3.2 Stationary Particles
2.3.3 Diatom Centroid Measurements
2.3.4 Diatom Orientation Angle Measurements
2.3.5 Is Diatom Motion Characterized by a Sequence of Small Explosive Movements?
2.3.6 Future Work
2.4 Conclusions
Appendix
References
3. Cellular Mechanisms of Raphid Diatom Gliding
Yekaterina D. Bedoshvili and Yelena V. Likhoshway
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Gliding and Secretion of Mucilage
3.3 Cell Mechanisms of Mucilage Secretion
3.4 Mechanisms of Gliding Regulation
3.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
4. Motility of Biofilm-Forming Benthic Diatoms
Karen Grace Bondoc-Naumovitz and Stanley A. Cohn
4.1 Introduction
4.2 General Motility Models and Concepts
4.2.1 Adhesion
4.2.2 Gliding Motility
4.2.3 Motility and Environmental Responsiveness
4.3 Light-Directed Vertical Migration
4.4 Stimuli-Directed Movement
4.4.1 Nutrient Foraging
4.4.2 Pheromone-Based Mate-Finding Motility
4.4.3 Prioritization Between Co-Occurring Stimuli
4.5 Conclusion
References
5. Photophobic Responses of Diatoms – Motility and Inter-Species Modulation
Stanley A. Cohn, Lee Warnick and Blake Timmerman
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Types of Observed Photoresponses
5.2.1 Light Spot Accumulation
5.2.2 High-Intensity Light Responses
5.3 Inter-Species Effects of Light Responses
5.3.1 Inter-Species Effects on High Irradiance Direction Change Response
5.3.2 Inter-Species Effects on Cell Accumulation into Light Spots
5.4 Summary
References
6. Diatom Biofilms: Ecosystem Engineering and Niche Construction
David M. Paterson and Julie A. Hope
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Diatoms: A Brief Portfolio
6.1.2 Benthic Diatoms as a Research Challenge
6.2 The Microphytobenthos and Epipelic Diatoms
6.3 The Ecological Importance of Locomotion
6.4 Ecosystem Engineering and Functions
6.4.1 Ecosystem Engineering
6.4.2 Ecosystem Functioning
6.5 Microphytobenthos as Ecosystem Engineers
6.5.1 Sediment Stabilization
6.5.2 Beyond the Benthos
6.5.3 Diatom Architects
6.5.4 Working with Others: Combined Effects
6.5.5 The Dynamic of EPS
6.5.6 Nutrient Turnover and Biogeochemistry
6.6 Niche Construction and Epipelic Diatoms
6.7 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
7. Diatom Motility: Mechanisms, Control and Adaptive Value
João Serôdio
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Forms and Mechanisms of Motility in Diatoms
7.2.1 Motility in Centric Diatoms
7.2.2 Motility in Pennate Raphid Diatoms
7.2.3 Motility in Other Substrate-Associated Diatoms
7.2.4 Vertical Migration in Diatom-Dominated Microphytobenthos
7.3 Controlling Factors of Diatom Motility
7.3.1 Motility Responses to Vectorial Stimuli
7.3.1.1 Light Intensity
7.3.1.2 Light Spectrum
7.3.1.3 UV Radiation
7.3.1.4 Gravity
7.3.1.5 Chemical Gradients
7.3.2 Motility Responses to Non-Vectorial Stimuli
7.3.2.1 Temperature
7.3.2.2 Salinity
7.3.2.3 pH
7.3.2.4 Calcium
7.3.2.5 Other Factors
7.3.2.6 Inhibitors of Diatom Motility
7.3.3 Species-Specific Responses and Interspecies Interactions
7.3.4 Endogenous Control of Motility
7.3.5 A Model of Diatom Vertical Migration Behavior in Sediments
7.4 Adaptive Value and Consequences of Motility
7.4.1 Planktonic Centrics
7.4.2 Benthic Pennates
7.4.3 Ecological Consequences of Vertical Migration
7.4.3.1 Motility-Enhanced Productivity
7.4.3.2 Carbon Cycling and Sediment Biostabilization
Acknowledgments
References
8. Motility in the Diatom Genus Eunotia Ehrenb.
Paula C. Furey
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Accounts of Movement in Eunotia
8.3 Motility in the Context of Valve Structure
8.3.1 Motility and Morphological Characteristics in Girdle View
8.3.2 Motility and Morphological Characteristics in Valve View
8.3.3 Motility and the Rimoportula
8.4 Motility and Ecology of Eunotia
8.4.1 Substratum-Associated Environments
8.4.2 Planktonic Environments
8.5 Motility and Diatom Evolution
8.6 Conclusion and Future Directions
Acknowledgements
References
9. A Free Ride: Diatoms Attached on Motile Diatoms
Vincent Roubeix and Martin Laviale
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Adhesion and Distribution of Epidiatomic Diatoms on Their Host
9.3 The Specificity of Host-Epiphyte Interactions
9.4 Cost-Benefit Analysis of Host-Epiphyte Interactions
9.5 Conclusion
References
10. Towards a Digital Diatom: Image Processing and Deep Learning Analysis of Bacillaria paradoxa Dynamic Morphology
Bradly Alicea, Richard Gordon, Thomas Harbich, Ujjwal Singh, Asmit Singh and Vinay Varma
10.1 Introduction
10.1.1 Organism Description
10.1.2 Research Motivation
10.2 Methods
10.2.1 Video Extraction
10.2.2 Deep Learning
10.2.3 DeepLabv3 Analysis
10.2.4 Primary Dataset Analysis
10.2.5 Data Availability
10.3 Results
10.3.1 Watershed Segmentation and Canny Edge Detection
10.3.2 Deep Learning
10.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
11. Diatom Triboacoustics
Ille C. Gebeshuber, Florian Zischka, Helmut Kratochvil, Anton Noll, Richard Gordon and Thomas Harbich
Glossary
11.1 State-of-the-Art
11.1.1 Diatoms and Their Movement
11.1.2 The Navier-Stokes Equation
11.1.3 Low Reynolds Number
11.1.4 Reynolds Number for Diatoms
11.1.5 Further Thoughts About Movement of Diatoms
11.1.6 Possible Reasons for Diatom Movement
11.1.7 Underwater Acoustics, Hydrophones
11.1.7.1 Underwater Acoustics
11.1.7.2 Hydrophones
11.2 Methods
11.2.1 Estimate of the Momentum of a Moving Diatom
11.2.2 On the Speed of Expansion of the Mucopolysaccharide
11.2.2.1 Estimation of Radial Expansion
11.2.2.2 Sound Generation
11.2.3 Gathering Diatoms
11.2.3.1 Purchasing Diatom Cultures
11.2.3.2 Diatoms from the Wild
11.2.4 Using a Hydrophone to Detect Possible Acoustic Signals
11.2.4.1 First Setup
11.2.4.2 Second Setup
11.3 Results and Discussion
11.3.1 Spectrograms
11.3.2 Discussion
11.4 Conclusions and Outlook
Acknowledgements
References
12. Movements of Diatoms VIII: Synthesis and Hypothesis
Jean Bertrand
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Review of the Conditions Necessary for Movements
12.3 Hypothesis
12.4 Analysis – Comparison with Observations
12.4.1 Translational Apical Movement
12.4.2 The Transapical Toppling Movement
12.4.3 Diverse Pivoting
12.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
13. Locomotion of Benthic Pennate Diatoms: Models and Thoughts
Jiadao Wang, Ding Weng, Lei Chen and Shan Cao
13.1 Diatom Structure
13.1.1 Ultrastructure of Frustules
13.1.2 Bending Ability of Diatoms
13.2 Models for Diatom Locomotion
13.2.1 Edgar Model for Diatom Locomotion
13.2.2 Van der Waals Force Model (VW Model) for Diatom Locomotion
13.2.2.1 Locomotion Behavior of Diatoms
13.2.2.2 Moving Organelles and Pseudopods
13.2.2.3 Chemical Properties of Mucilage Trails
13.2.2.4 Mechanical Properties of Mucilage Trails
13.2.2.5 VW Model for Diatom Locomotion
13.3 Locomotion and Aggregation of Diatoms
13.3.1 Locomotion Trajectory and Parameters of Diatoms
13.4 Simulation on Locomotion, Aggregation and Mutual Perception of Diatoms 13.4.1 Simulation Area and Parameters
13.4.2 Diatom Life Cycle and Modeling Parameters
13.4.3 Simulation Results of Diatom Locomotion Trajectory with Mutual Perception 13.4.4 Simulation Results of Diatom Adhesion with Mutual Perception
13.4.5 Adhesion and Aggregation Mechanism of Diatoms
References
14. The Whimsical History of Proposed Motors for Diatom Motility
Richard Gordon
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Historical Survey of Models for the Diatom Motor
14.2.1 Diatoms Somersault via Protruding Muscles (1753)
14.2.2 Vibrating Feet or Protrusions Move Diatoms (1824)
14.2.3 Diatoms Crawl Like Snails (1838)
14.2.4 The Diatom Motor Is a Jet Engine (1849)
14.2.5 Rowing Diatoms (1855)
14.2.6 Diatoms Have Protoplasmic Tank Treads (1865)
14.2.7 Diatoms as the Flame of Life: Capillarity (1883)
14.2.8 Bellowing Diatoms (1887)
14.2.9 Jelly Powered Jet Skiing Diatoms (1896)
14.2.10 Bubble Powered Diatoms (1905)
14.2.11 Diatoms Win: “I Have No New Theory to Offer and See No Reason to Use Those Already Abandoned” (1940)
14.2.12 Is Diatom Motility a Special Case of Cytoplasmic Streaming? (1943)
14.2.13 Diatom Adhesion as a Sliding Toilet Plunger (1966)
14.2.14 Diatom as a Monorail that Lays Its Own Track (1967)
14.2.15 The Diatom as a "Compressed Air" Coanda Effect Gliding Vehicle (1967)
14.2.16 The Electrokinetic Diatom (1974)
14.2.17 The Diatom Clothesline or Railroad Track (1980)
14.2.18 Diatom Ion Cyclotron Resonance (1987)
14.2.19 Diatoms Do Internal Treadmilling (1998)
14.2.20 Surface Treadmilling, Swimming and Snorkeling Diatoms
14.2.21 Acoustic Streaming: The Diatom as Vibrator or Jack Hammer (2010)
14.2.22 Propulsion of Diatoms Via Many Small Explosions (2020)
14.2.23 Diatoms Walk Like Geckos (2019)
14.3 Pulling What We Know and Don't Know Together, about the Diatom Motor 14.4 Membrane Surfing: A New Working Hypothesis for the Diatom Motor (2020) Acknowledgments
References
Appendix
Index

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