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A Drop of Life - Peranema
Article and Photomicrographs by Bruce J. Russell
Peranema

Peranema

These cells feed by engulfing euglenids, portions of which can be seen digesting inside. Peranema has an exceptionally thick flagellum that can be used as a whip to rapidly change course, or just the tip can be used like a propeller, moving the cell smoothly through the water.

 
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