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A Drop of Life - Blepharisma
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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