Euglena Intermedia Protist #2
by Frank Fox/science Photo Library
Title
Euglena Intermedia Protist #2
Artist
Frank Fox/science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Interphako contrast light micrograph of Euglena intermedia (Greek eu, primitive and Greek glene, eye) protists, showing the cells in metabolic movement of the elongate cells. Euglenoids are among the most ancient lineages of eukaryotic algae. Euglenoids display a surface structure composed of parallel ribbon-like strips, running lengthwise down the cells. The algae contain Paramylon grains (a starch-like carbohydrate) as well as a characteristic red eyespot. Euglena intermedia is photosynthetic, using the energy of sunlight to synthesize food. The eyespot is sensitive to light, allowing it to move towards sunlight. Magnification: x880 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.
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May 11th, 2022
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