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Live radiolarian from the Red Sea, a single cell showing... |
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Available Comp Size: 350 x 247 Caption: Live radiolarian from the Red Sea, a single cell showing endoplasm, ectoplasm, radial spines (spicules) and extended pseudopodia. Small, round objects in the endoplasm are cells of symbiotic zooanthellae. Light micrograph, phase contrast.
Scientific name: Phylum Sarcodina, Class Acantharea - species not identified Location: Eilat, Israel Copyright: © Robert Brons / BPS Agency Code: 38-587 AGPix ID: AGPix_BiPhSeTe41_0002 Photo Alignment: 35mm (horizontal) Comments: As sarcodines (in the Kingdom Protista), radiolaria are related to foraminiferans, heliozoans and amoebas. They are major elements of microscopic aquatic life and are usually included among "zooplankton." The symbiotic zooanthellae are algal cells that contribute the products of photosynthesis while gaining protection. Each catalog image is legally protected by U.S. & International copyright laws and may NOT be used for reproduction in any manner without the explicit authorization of the respective copyright holders. |
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