Didinium ciliate protozoan, SEM C019 / 0237
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Didinium ciliate protozoan, SEM C019 / 0237
Didinium sp. ciliate protozoan, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This tiny single-celled organism is found in freshwater and marine habitats. It is a predatory organism, feeding on other ciliate protozoans, mainly Paramecium. It has two girdles of cilia (turquoise), which are used for locomotion, and a prominent snout (lower centre) that is used as a probing and seizing organ during feeding. Magnification: x800 when printed at 10 centimetres wide
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Carnivore Carnivorous Cilia Ciliate Ciliated Cilium Free Living Microbiology Motile Predator Predatory Protist Protozoan Snout Unicellular Microbiological
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of a Didinium ciliate protozoan, as captured by the scanning electron microscope. This minuscule single-celled organism can be found in both freshwater and marine habitats, where it plays the role of a predator. Its primary source of nourishment is other ciliate protozoans, with Paramecium being its preferred prey. The image reveals two striking girdles of turquoise-colored cilia that enable this creature's locomotion through its watery environment. Additionally, one cannot miss the prominent snout located at the lower center of the organism. This specialized appendage serves as both a probing and seizing organ during feeding. Magnified to 800 times its actual size, this photograph provides an extraordinary glimpse into the microscopic world and highlights nature's remarkable diversity. The Didinium ciliate protozoan exemplifies an aquatic invertebrate predator within biology's vast realm. With its vibrant colors and intricate details, this SEM micrograph offers valuable insights into microbiological research. It unveils the fascinating complexity of these unicellular organisms while shedding light on their vital ecological roles. Captured by renowned photographer Steve Gschmeissner for Science Photo Library, this awe-inspiring print stands as a testament to his expertise in capturing wildlife through cutting-edge technology.
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