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(or Desmidiaceae) are single-celled green algae which can only be found in fresh water. Desmids have spectacular symmetrical shapes. Because they are so small, their beauty is hidden for most of us. Only with the aid of a microscope can their splendor be revealed. can be recognised by their...
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mag › wimsmall › bacdr.html
forms Most bacteria are so small that under a light microscope you can only see them as little dots. Some groups however grow to larger sizes and have spectacular shapes. The top picture shows an example of the beauty of one of the more...
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mag › wimsmall › crust.html
is the group of animals that is best known for the crabs and lobsters. But they have many microscopic relatives. With the insects they belong to a large group called the arthropods. They all have segmented limbs and a hardened external...
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mag › wimsmall › sundr.html
Amoeba proteus, pseudopods slowly engulf the small desmid Staurastrum, (see illustration on Desmid page). What are Amoebas? (Phylum Rhizopoda) are unicellular protists that are able to change their shape constantly. Each species has its...
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mag › art97b › insecin1.html
A brief look at some of the features and fascinating adaptations of insects which can be easily seen with a low power microscope. Suppliers of prepared slides of the subjects discussed are provided. This month - insect eyes, and the amazing legs of the honeybee. Note added July 2005: Also see the...
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mag › art97b › volvoxms.html
Volvox: a beautiful microscopic life-form
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mag › artfeb99 › bawolf.html
Big spiders - tarantulas
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mag › articles › mayimg.html
is a close-up of a red seaweed called Polysiphonia opaca. Seaweed are algae and Polysiphonia is a large genus which contains many poorly defined species. Apparently, Polysiphonia have one of the most complex life cycles of any living organism, so the author won't be brave enough to state which of...
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mag › articles › param1.html
Note to readers: since this article was posted in 1995, the Microscopy UK parent website has uploaded an enormous range of resources on the microscopic world. These include video clips, 3D images, high quality images of protozoa, articles on pond life and many other topics. Click on the resources...
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mag › artjan00 › spileg.html
the last summer I have been making many 3D images of spiders and insects. Since I was curious how they would look under the microscope (and I am rather clumsy with chemicals as well as a bit lazy) I ordered a series of prepared slides....