Green hydra, light micrograph C014 / 4680
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Green hydra, light micrograph C014 / 4680
Green hydra. Darkfield illuminated light micrograph of the tentacled head of a green hydra (Hydra viridis). Hydra are small simple predatory fresh-water animals, belonging to the phylum Cnidaria. Magnification: x138 when printed 10 centimetres wide
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Chlorophyll Chloroplast Chloroplasts Cnidaria Cnidarian Cnidarians Hydrozoa Hydrozoan Hydrozoans Long Micro Organism Micro Organisms Microbiology Microorganism Microorganisms Photosynthetic Tentacle Tentacled Tentacles Hydra Viridis Light Micrograph Light Microscope Microbiological
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of a green hydra, captured through a darkfield illuminated light micrograph. The image focuses on the tentacled head of this small freshwater predator, belonging to the phylum Cnidaria. With a magnification of x138 when printed 10 centimeters wide, every detail comes to life against the black background. The green hydra is an invertebrate organism that exhibits fascinating biological features. Its long and slender body is adorned with chloroplasts, which enable photosynthesis due to their chlorophyll content. These photosynthetic pigments allow the hydra to convert sunlight into energy for sustenance. The delicate tentacles extending from its head are equipped with stinging cells called cnidocytes, characteristic of all cnidarians. These specialized structures aid in capturing prey and defending against potential threats. Through this mesmerizing light micrograph, we gain insight into the microscopic world of hydrozoans like Hydra viridis. It serves as a reminder of nature's diversity and complexity even at its smallest scale. This remarkable photograph was taken by FRANK FOX/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY and offers an extraordinary glimpse into the realm of microbiology without any commercial use intended.
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