Euglena Deses Protist
by Gerd Guenther/science Photo Library
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Euglena Deses Protist
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Gerd Guenther/science Photo Library
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Photograph - Photograph
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Euglena deses (Greek eu, primitive and Greek glene, eye) protists, culture material of the Culture Collection of Algae at the University of Cologne. 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 deses is photosynthetic, using the energy of sunlight to synthesize food. The eyespot is sensitive to light, allowing it to move towards sunlight. Microscopic contrast method : Differential interference contrast. Magnification 880x when printed at 10 centimetres wide.
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October 6th, 2019
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