In contrast to many of the other microscope videos I make, once converted to flash, I delete the original file (due to computer space). But I will provide a download link for the original avi in compressed format (as it was captured directly from the microscope slide).
Sea Creature with Light-Sensitive Eyespot (January 5, 2009 #27)
The original compressed avi is provided in the event that somebody may have more advanced digital editing software than those tools at my disposal and to extract the...
Structure of the Eyespot and Associated Organelles
From Journal of Cell ScienceObservations on the Fine Structure of the Eyespot and Associated Organelles in the Dinoflagellate Glenodinium FoliaceumPDF downloadThe functional and phylogenetic significance of dinoflagellate eyespotsJohn D. DodgeJournal: BioSystems, ISSN: 0303-2647, Vol: 16, Issue: 3-4,Date: 1983, Pages: 259-267Abstract: The eyespots or stigmas from five species of dinoflagellates fall into three distinct categories: independent eyespot which is not membrane bound; independent eyespot...
Eye Lens and Refraction in Protozoa
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Edward Babinski wrote,"I once read about a protozoan species with a lens. A single-celled species with a lens inside that single cell. Weird."Hans Thewissen wrote,"Sharon, good to hear from you. I like diatoms and dinoflagellates. Certainly, diatoms are very important in geology, their shells are used to date rocks. Keep up the good work, it is neat to hear you talk about the eyespots and the evolution of the eye. I had not thought that far, being more vertebrate centered."Glad to know you're still...
February 1999, National Geographic, Plants with a Touch of Glass
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This comes from the February 1999, National Geographic Magazine, Pgs 114-121, "Diatoms, Plants with a Touch of Glass"
(Pleurosigma is featured on the front cover.)
"Single celled algae, tens of thousands of diatom species, including delicate Pleurosigma, inhabit fresh water or ocean. All build glass shells of fantastic form and practical use."Article and Photo credits by Darlyne A. Murawski
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Light Sensitive Salt Water Micro-Organism (January 5, 2009 #28)
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Here we have phytoplankton sample video clip #28 from January 5, 2009 (Atlantic Ocean/Intracoastal Waterway).
Download link for the original avi in compressed format (as it was captured directly from the microscope slide).
Sea Creature with Light-Sensitive Eyespot (January 5, 2009 #27)
The original compressed avi is provided in the event that somebody may have more advanced digital editing software than those tools at my disposal and to extract the highest quality images. The following media...
Darwin's Eye
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In contrast to many of the other microscope videos I make, once converted to flash, I delete the original file (due to computer space). But I will provide a download link for the original avi in compressed format (as it was captured directly from the microscope slide).
Sea Creature with Light-Sensitive Eyespot (January 5, 2009 #29)
The original compressed avi is provided in the event that somebody...
Red Eyespot on Euglena
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Larger image (Magnified above at 40x)Another freshwater critter of curiosity I caught dancing around among the algae. Though its green like algae, it moves about on its own. A noticeable feature, was the bright reddish spot...Originally posted as Freshwater Micro-OrganismSharon wrote: I noticed on your page you have a very similar phytoplankton to the one I found.But it is not the same species. I...
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