Hypotrich protozoan. Differential interference contrast micrograph of the ciliate hypotrich protozoan Kerona pediculus. These protozoa are known as ci

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Hypotrich protozoan. Differential interference contrast micrograph of the ciliate hypotrich protozoan Kerona pediculus. These protozoa are known as ciliates because they propel themselves through the water by beating tiny hair-like structures known as cilia. Magnification: x360 when printed 10 centimetres wide.

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Size: 5139px × 3426px
Photo credit: © GERD GUENTHER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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