Suctorian ciliate, light micrograph

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Phase contrast light micrograph of Suctorian ciliate. Suctoria obtain food through specialised suctorial tentacles that allow them to fasten themselves to their prey. Magnification: x186 when printed at 10 cm wide.

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Size: 4135px × 6011px
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Photo credit: © MAREK MIS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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