Macrostomid flatworm. Differential interference contrast (DIC) light micrograph of a section through a Microstomum lineare flatworm (family Macrostomi

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Macrostomid flatworm. Differential interference contrast (DIC) light micrograph of a section through a Microstomum lineare flatworm (family Macrostomida). Macrostomids a small aquatic flatworms that inhabit most freshwater, brackish and marine environments. They measure from around .5 to 5mm in length and are generally transparent (as here). Magnification: x57, when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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Size: 5615px × 3743px
Photo credit: © FRANK FOX/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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