Differential interference contrast (DIC) light micrograph of a Stentor sp. freshwater ciliate protozoan. The body, or cortex, is generally trumpet-shaped with a ring of prominent cilia that sweep in food and aid in swimming. Some Stentor species can grow up to two millimetres in length, making them among the largest single-celled organisms. | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Fox, Frank |
Taille de l’image : | 5616 px × 3744 px |
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