LM of a heliozoon, Acanthocystis turfacea Carter 1863. The green color of the cell centre consists of symbiotic green algae, genus chlorella. The cell

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LM of a heliozoon, Acanthocystis turfacea Carter 1863. The green color of the cell centre consists of symbiotic green algae, genus chlorella. The cell surface is covered with long spicules with branched apical ends and basal plates. Microscopic contrast method : Differential interference contrast. Magnification 380x when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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Size: 4180px × 4180px
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