Passillus - The Body Mycoprotein

At the time of reproduction or degeneration, it not infrequently swells up, and forms a viscous hyalum or matrix inside which are formed the new shes of a younger generation. Megula holds that most of the bacterial pigments are non-nitrogenous bodies. There are a very large number of chromogenic bacteria, some of which produce exceedingly brilliant colors. A pigment has been found which is designated bacterial perpyrin. According to Zoph, the coloring agents of bacteria are the same as or closely allied to, the coloring matters occurring widely in nature.