Motile Collection

Budding yeast cell. Computer artwork of asection through a yeast ( Candida albicans )cell that is reproducing asexually. A daughtercell (top left) is budding from the parent cell

Dendritic cells, artwork. Dendritic cells, a type of white blood cell, are called antigen presenting cells (APCs) and are found in the bodys tissues

Oxytricha ciliate protozoan, SEM C019 / 0253
Oxytricha sp. ciliate protozoan, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Oxytricha is a tiny single-celled aquatic organism

Salmonella bacterium dividing, SEM
Salmonella bacterium dividing. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of of a Salmonella bacterium dividing. The two new daughter cells are seen at upper right and lower left

Plate 14 Peridinium Peridinea from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
5615759 Plate 14 Peridinium Peridinea from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) by Haeckel

Paramecium sp. protozoan, SEM
Paramecium protozoan. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Paramecium sp. protozoan. This single-celled organism is aquatic, living in freshwater habitats

Euglena gracilis, SEM
Euglena gracilis protists. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Euglena gracilis protists. These organisms possess a unique combination of plant and animal characters. Like the algae, E

Pyrococcus furiosus archaea artwork
Pyroccocus furiosus archaea, artwork. Archaea are single-celled organisms that are similar to bacteria but have been found to have higher organism characteristics

Euglena gracilis protists. Light micrograph of a group of Euglena gracilis protists. These organisms possess a unique combination of plant and animal characters. Like the algae, E

Cancer cell, artwork C016 / 9843
Cancer cell. Computer artwork of a cancerous (malignant) cell (top left) in tissue. The uneven surface and cytoplasmic projections are characteristic of cancer cells

Chilodonella ciliate protozoan, SEM
Chilodonella ciliate protozoa, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These tiny single- celled organisms are found in fresh water

Euglena flagellate protozoa, SEM C016 / 9103
Euglena flagellate protozoa. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two Euglena sp. flagellate protozoa. Euglena sp

Euglena flagellate protozoa, SEM C016 / 9104
Euglena flagellate protozoa. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two Euglena sp. flagellate protozoa. Euglena sp

Rotifer, light micrograph C016 / 9550
Rotifer. Light micrograph of a freshwater rotifer (Brachionus calyciflorus). Rotifers are microscopic aquatic animals that are related to roundworms

Rotifer with eggs, light micrograph C016 / 8587
Rotifer with eggs. Differential interference contrast (DIC) light micrograph of a rotifer (phylum Rotifera) carrying eggs (small, round)

Tetrahymena protozoan, SEM
Tetrahymena protozoan. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Tetrahymena sp. ciliate protozoan. Tetrahymena are free-living freshwater unicellular organisms found in ponds

Rotifer, light micrograph
Rotifer. Darkfield illuminated light micrograph of a rotifer (phylum Rotifera). Rotifers (phylum Rotifera) are microscopic aquatic animals that are related to roundworms

Didinium ciliate protozoan, SEM C019 / 0235
Didinium sp. ciliate protozoan, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This tiny single-celled organism is found in freshwater and marine habitats

Spirostomum ciliate protozoan, SEM C019 / 0308
Spirostomum sp. ciliate protozoan, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These tiny single-celled organisms are found in freshwater and marine habitats

Blepharisma ciliate protozoan, SEM C019 / 0228
Blepharisma ciliate protozoan, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These tiny single-celled organisms are found in freshwater and marine habitats

Didinium ciliate protozoan, SEM C019 / 0237
Didinium sp. ciliate protozoan, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This tiny single-celled organism is found in freshwater and marine habitats

Spirostomum ciliate protozoan, SEM C019 / 0307
Spirostomum sp. ciliate protozoan, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These tiny single-celled organisms are found in freshwater and marine habitats

Climacostomum protozoan, SEM C019 / 0243
Climacostomum sp. ciliate protozoan, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These tiny single-celled organisms are found in freshwater and marine habitats

Paramecium sp. protozoa (SEM) C014 / 2148
Paramecium protozoa. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Paramecium sp. protozoa. These single-celled organisms are aquatic, being found in freshwater habitats

Rotifer, light micrograph C014 / 4666
Rotifer, differential interference contrast micrograph. These animals are related to roundworms. They are usually freshwater organisms though a few marine sp

Bdelloid rotifer, SEM
Bdelloid rotifer. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a rotifer (class Bdelloidea) from a pond. Rotifers (phylum Rotifera) are microscopic aquatic animals that are related to roundworms

Rotifer with eggs, light micrograph C016 / 8588
Rotifer with eggs. Differential interference contrast (DIC) light micrograph of a rotifer (phylum Rotifera) carrying eggs (small, round)

Cancer cell, SEM C014 / 0628
Cancer cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a carcinoma cancer cell (pink) migrating (metastasising) along a layer of normal epithelial cells (purple)

Cancer cell, SEM C014 / 0627
Cancer cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a carcinoma cancer cell (yellow) migrating (metastasising) along a layer of normal epithelial cells (brown)

Actin-based motility, SEM C017 / 8335
Actin-based motility. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Shigella sp. bacteria (pink) infecting cells. Filaments of the protein actin, which is part of the cells cystoskeleton

Actin-based motility, SEM C017 / 8334
Actin-based motility. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Shigella sp. bacteria (pink) infecting cells. Filaments of the protein actin, which is part of the cells cystoskeleton

Actin-based motility, light micrograph C017 / 8333
Actin-based motility. 3D model made from optical sections of Shigella sp. bacteria (pink) infecting cells. Filaments of the protein actin, which is part of the cells cystoskeleton

Cancer cell, artwork C013 / 4622
Cancer cell. Computer artwork of a single typical cancer cell in the human body. The uneven surface and cytoplasmic projections are characteristic of cancer cells

Chlamydomonas sp. algae, SEM
Green algae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two Chlamydomonas sp. green algae. These single-celled organisms are aquatic, living in freshwater habitats

Euplotes ciliate protozoan, SEM
Euplotes ciliate protozoan. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a ciliate protozoan (Euplotes sp.). This single-celled organism is found in fresh and marine water

Plankton cell wall, SEM
Plankton cell wall. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the geometrical plates making up the mineralised cell wall of a planktonic alga (Coronosphaera mediterranea)

Euglena protozoan, SEM
Euglena protozoan (Euglena sp.), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This protozoan is described as flagellate because it has a flagellum (thin tail-like structure)

Rotifer worm, light micrograph
Rotifer worm. Light micrograph of the rotifer worm Platyas quadricornis. This free-swimming, aquatic micro-organism has a body which is divided into three sections

Flagellate protozoan, SEM
Flagellate protozoan, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is a protozoan that has a flagellum (thin tail-like structure, lower left)

Alga-covered protozoan, SEM
Alga-covered protozoan, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Algae (blue) are seen on the body of the protozoan, and cilia (green) are used to waft the algae to the protozoans feeding area

Protozoan cilia, SEM
Protozoan cilia. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cilia (microscopic hairs) from a ciliate protozoan. Ciliate protozoans are single-celled aquatic organisms

Breslauides ciliate protozoan, SEM
Breslauides ciliate protozoan. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a ciliate protozoan (Breslauides sp.). This tiny single-celled organism is found in water

Protozoan cilia, SEM
Protozoan cilia. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cilia (microscopic hairs) from a ciliate protozoan. Ciliate protozoans are single-celled aquatic organisms

Blepharisma ciliate protozoan, SEM
Blepharisma ciliate protozoan. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a ciliate protozoan (Blepharisma sp.). This tiny single- celled organism is found in freshwater

Rotifer colony. Light micrograph of a colony of Conochilus hippocrepis rotifer worms. The colony is composed of between 50 and 100 individual worms, attached at the base of their feet

Banded sea urchin (Echinothrix calamaris). The sea urchin is an echinoderm, a relative of the star fish. Its exoskeleton shell, or test, is covered in spines that protect it from predators

Helicobacter pylori bacterium, artwork

Rotifer feeding, light micrograph
Rotifer feeding. Light micrograph of a rotifer (centre) feeding on an alga (green, left). Rotifers (phylum Rotifera) are microscopic aquatic animals that are related to roundworms

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"Exploring the World of Motile Microorganisms: A Captivating Journey" Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the microscopic realm, where life thrives in its most diverse and dynamic forms. From budding yeast cells to dendritic cells, from oxytricha ciliate protozoans to salmonella bacteria dividing, witness the incredible motility that drives these organisms forward. In this captivating artwork depicting dendritic cells, we are reminded of their crucial role in our immune system's defense mechanism. Their ability to move swiftly and efficiently allows them to detect foreign invaders and initiate an immune response. The intricate SEM image of Oxytricha ciliate protozoan showcases its remarkable mobility as it glides through water with grace. Its hair-like structures called cilia propel it forward, enabling it to navigate its surroundings effortlessly. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of a Salmonella bacterium dividing under the scanning electron microscope (SEM). This tiny organism demonstrates its agility as it multiplies rapidly, highlighting its adaptability and survival instincts. Plate 14 Peridinium Peridinea from Kunstformen der Natur by Ernst Haeckel introduces us to another fascinating motile creature. The delicate beauty of this peridinium species is captured in stunning detail, showcasing nature's artistic prowess. Paramecium sp. , another intriguing protozoan species seen through SEM imaging, exhibits swift movements using hair-like projections known as cilia. These tiny creatures gracefully swim through their aquatic habitat while feeding on bacteria and other microorganisms. Euglena gracilis reveals itself under SEM as a single-celled organism equipped with both flagellum for locomotion and chloroplasts for photosynthesis. Its ability to move towards light sources demonstrates nature's ingenious adaptations for survival. Pyrococcus furiosus archaea artwork portrays these heat-loving microorganisms thriving near hydrothermal vents deep beneath the ocean surface. Despite extreme conditions, they exhibit astonishing motility, defying the odds and thriving in their unique environment.