Ciliate protozoan,probably Stylonychia sp.,light micrograph. This ciliate protozoan inhabits freshwater and moist soil,where it feeds mainly on bacteria and other small micro-organisms. It moves by beating its cilia,hair-like extensions on its body. Those around its mouth are also used to waft prey into the mouth. Darkfield illumination. Magnification: x500 when printed 10cm wide | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Laguna Design |
Bildgröße: | 4000 px × 3000 px |
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