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A ciliate with a stalk

Species name: Vorticella

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This ciliate, Vorticella, attaches the end of its long stalk to a solid surface. Although the organism is anchored at the base, it feeds by expanding and contracting its stalk to more around within a limited range. We can see the front and side views of Vorticella and the food vacuole which transfers food particles into the body.

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(2016.12.15)

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