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A MicroNaturalist's Notebook

Are you a MicroNaturalist Explorer?
Have you discovered the teaming microlife of ponds, streams, tidepools, moss beds, the soil, and virtually everywhere else in the world, including between the grains of sand on a beach? Whether a student of biology, a seasoned MicroNaturalist, or just a curious individual, you'll enjoy our series of photo essays featuring observations you can make with a good compound microscope, a sense of the mysteries of life waiting to be discovered, some patience, and a desire to ask questions. Bruce Russel
Our MicroNaturalist’s Notebook series was researched, photographed and written by award-winning biological photographer, Bruce J. Russell, during the period from 2003 through 2006. Sadly, Bruce died in a tragic accident near the end of December 2006. Bruce's love for observing microlife through the microscope and for trying to understand these simple, yet surprisingly complex organisms, is captured in these essays. We hope that students will continue to be inspired by his remarkable photography and poignant observations.
<i>Dileptus</i>
Dileptus: Elephant of the Ciliates
<i>Paramecium</i>'s Fleas
Paramecium's Fleas
Walking with <i>Euplotes</i>
Walking with Euplotes
Intimate Relationships among the very small
Intimate Relationships among the very small
<i>P. bursaria</i> - it's easy being green
P. bursaria - it's easy being green
Bring 'em back alive
Bring 'em back alive
Alien emerges from Flying Saucer
Alien emerges from Flying Saucer
<i>Colpidium</i>,Rabbit of the Microcos
Colpidium,Rabbit of the Microcos
Bacteria, Ya can't live without 'em
Bacteria, Ya can't live without 'em
A wolf comes a calling
A wolf comes a calling
<i>Vorticella</i> - Life on a spring
Vorticella - Life on a spring
Three speedsters
Three Speedsters
<i>Nassula</i>, the chain eater
Nassula, the chain eater
<i>Nassula</i>, under attack
Nassula, under attack
Curious spinsters from a clam
Curious spinsters from a clam
 

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