104 THE CYTOLOGY AND LIFE-HISTORY OF BACTERIA 



{Reproduced from the Journal of Hygiene). 



Fig. 43 

 THE LIFE-CYCLE OF NOCARDIA 

 A. Microcyst. 

 B-G. Germination. 



G-J and V-Z. Simple and complex fission. 

 S-U. Branching. 



A'-A'^. Simple fission in later vegetative stages. 

 O-A. Maturation of the microcyst. 



In most respects Nocardia behaves in a similar manner to the eubacteria and myxo- 

 bacteria, but branching and germination by germ tube are typical of higher bacteria. 

 (According to Morris). 



