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Article and Photomicrographs by Bruce J. Russell
Blepharisma

Blepharisma

These ciliates pop out in the microscope field due to their pink color. Blepharisma sweeps smaller cells into its mouth using a thin veil of membrane (not visible) and powerful strokes by fused cilia known as "cirri" that beat in a waves.


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