Colpidium ciliate protozoan, SEM

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Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Colpidium sp. ciliate protozoan from wet soil in the Northern Black Forest, Germany. This single-celled organism is covered in tiny hair-like cilia. It feeds on bacteria. Magnification: x1600 when printed at 15cm wide.

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Size: 6400px × 5439px
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Photo credit: © EYE OF SCIENCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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