Epistylis Protozoa
by Michael Abbey
Title
Epistylis Protozoa
Artist
Michael Abbey
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Light micrograph of Epistylis sp. protozoa. Epistylis is a genus of sessile, or sedentary protozoa. Long stalks anchors their heads, each of which contain a mouth surrounded by cilia hairs. The hairs create a vortex in the surrounding water, washing food particles into the mouth. Dark field light micrograph 40x at 35mm.
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September 16th, 2018
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