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A strange-shaped ciliate

Species name: Campanella or Vorticella

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The shape of this ciliate, Stokesia, reminds us of a ski cap or a bag. Although it stands perfectly still, the cilia surrounding its broad mouth are vigorously moving in an effort to stuck small food particles into the body.

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(2016.12.15)

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