Description Oligotrich ciliates are the most abundant group of the microzooplankton, feeders on microscopic algae in the plankton. This small (50 microns), very typical cell is probably a Strombidium. Author Dolan, JohnJPG file - 431.08 kB - 711 x 602 pixels
Extra information Camera Maker: Canon Camera Model: Canon PowerShot G6 Original Time Taken: 2006:01:04 12:31:13 Time Digitized: 2006:01:04 12:31:13 Shutter Speed: 1/15 sec Aperture: f/3 Exposure Compensation: 0 EV Metering Mode: Pattern Flash Fired: No Flash Original Width: 711 pixels Original Height: 602 pixels Orientation: 1: Normal (0 deg) White Balance: 1 Focal Length: 28.8125 mm Focal Length Equivalent in 35mm Film: 553.78222155062
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