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Protozoa Collection

Protozoa, the microscopic wonders of nature

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Acrosphaera radiolarian, SEM

Acrosphaera radiolarian, SEM
Acrosphaera radiolarian. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the shell of a Acrosphaera sp. radiolarian. Radiolaria are single-celled protozoans that are found in marine plankton

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Calcareous phytoplankton fossil, SEM Z100 / 0213

Calcareous phytoplankton fossil, SEM Z100 / 0213
Calcareous phytoplankton fossil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fossil of the skeleton (coccosphere) of a coccolithotrope, a small marine algal organism

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Trypanosome protozoan, artwork

Trypanosome protozoan, artwork
Trypanosome protozoan. Artwork of a section through a Trypanosoma congolense protozoan. This parasite is a cause of the disease nagana in cattle and other livestock in Africa

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Plasmodium sp. malarial parasite

Plasmodium sp. malarial parasite
Scanning electron microscope image of a malarial protozoal parasite. The parasite requires the anopheles mosquito to complete its life cycle

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Malaria plasmodium enlarged under a microscope. Summer-Fall fever. Semi-lunar shapes

Malaria plasmodium enlarged under a microscope. Summer-Fall fever. Semi-lunar shapes. Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Protozoa, a single-celled organism that feeds by scavenging for particles

Protozoa, a single-celled organism that feeds by scavenging for particles and other microorganisms, such as bacteria, or by absorbing nutrients from their environment

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Light Micrograph (LM): Protozoans: Kidney shaped ciliate surrounded by Euglena sp

Light Micrograph (LM): Protozoans: Kidney shaped ciliate surrounded by Euglena sp
LRDS-316 Light Micrograph (LM): Protozoans: Kidney shaped ciliate surrounded by Euglena sp. Magnification x 900 (when printed A4, 29.7 cm wide) Tillina sp

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Diatoms

Diatoms
Selected slide of a group of fossil diatoms collected from Bori, Hungary in September 1895 and viewed under the light microscipe using differential interfereance contrast

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Foraminiferan test (shell) SEM

Foraminiferan test (shell) SEM
Foraminiferan test or shell (Elphidium crispum) lateral view, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Foraminifera are single-celled protozoa which construct

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Foraminifer model

Foraminifer model
Model of typical nummulitic foraminfer after Zittel

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Head of the Anopheles Mosquito showing the female mouthparts. Engraving, 1912

Head of the Anopheles Mosquito showing the female mouthparts. Engraving, 1912
527390 Head of the Anopheles Mosquito showing the female mouthparts. Engraving, 1912.; (add.info.: The bite of the female of this species can transmit the Malaria parasite)

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Ronald Ross (1857-1932) British physician, c.1902 (b/w photo)

Ronald Ross (1857-1932) British physician, c.1902 (b/w photo)
527308 Ronald Ross (1857-1932) British physician, c.1902 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Discovered the Malaria parasite and its life cycle)

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Hydatina scrita and Hematococcus nivalis protozoa enlarged under a microscope

Hydatina scrita and Hematococcus nivalis protozoa enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1913

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Hydatina scrita and Hematacoccus nivalis micro-organisms, enlarged under a microscope

Hydatina scrita and Hematacoccus nivalis micro-organisms, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:04/1913

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Ciliate protozoa, Paramecium putrinum, enlarged under a microscope

Ciliate protozoa, Paramecium putrinum, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:04/1914

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Carchesium polypinum: ciliate protozoa enlarged under a microscope

Carchesium polypinum: ciliate protozoa enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1897

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Negri bodies present in the cell of the of the Horn of Ammon of a rabid cow

Negri bodies present in the cell of the of the Horn of Ammon of a rabid cow, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1900-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Protozoa of babesia canis in bone marrow: blood parasite in mammals

Protozoa of babesia canis in bone marrow: blood parasite in mammals, enlarged under a microscope (Haemosproidia). Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Babesia canis in bone marrow, enlarged under a microscope

Babesia canis in bone marrow, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Plasmodium of the Colobus Guereza monkey, enlarged under a microscope

Plasmodium of the Colobus Guereza monkey, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Microscopic enlargement of the parasite of the Tertian fever

Microscopic enlargement of the parasite of the Tertian fever. Date of Photograph:1900-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Microscopic enlargment of the malaria cists in the stomach of Anopheles, the malaria mosquito

Microscopic enlargment of the malaria cists in the stomach of Anopheles, the malaria mosquito. Date of Photograph:1900-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Miocroscopic enlargement of Sporozoi, parasite protozoans

Miocroscopic enlargement of Sporozoi, parasite protozoans. Date of Photograph:1888-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Clamidococcus nivalis (Alga) enlarged under a microscope. The protozoa fell with the rain in

Clamidococcus nivalis (Alga) enlarged under a microscope. The protozoa fell with the rain in October 1900, in Florence. Date of Photograph:12/1902

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Haematococcus pluviatis: Phitomonadino, enlarged under a microscope

Haematococcus pluviatis: Phitomonadino, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1888

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Section of the stomach of an Anopheles, Amfionte (Zygote); fertilized macrospore in this image

Section of the stomach of an Anopheles, Amfionte (Zygote); fertilized macrospore in this image, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1888

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Types of Tripanosoma Abissinicum, Theileri, and Piroplasma ligem, belonging to the Bovis species

Types of Tripanosoma Abissinicum, Theileri, and Piroplasma ligem, belonging to the Bovis species, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Protozoa flagellata: Tripanosoma abissinicum found in the ox, enlarged under a microscope

Protozoa flagellata: Tripanosoma abissinicum found in the ox, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Spirochaeta pallida bacterium: unicellular micro-organism with a stretched spiral shape

Spirochaeta pallida bacterium: unicellular micro-organism with a stretched spiral shape, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1900-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Paramoecion putrinum: ciliate protozoa enlarged under a microscope

Paramoecion putrinum: ciliate protozoa enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1897

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Bigeminum babesia in oxen: protozoa enlarged under a microscope(Haemosproidia)

Bigeminum babesia in oxen: protozoa enlarged under a microscope(Haemosproidia). Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Tropical babesia in oxen: illness owed to parasite protozoa (pyroplasma) in the blood of mammals

Tropical babesia in oxen: illness owed to parasite protozoa (pyroplasma) in the blood of mammals, transmitted by ticks (Haemosproidia). Enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Pigeon blood with Datulewski Plasmodium, enlarged under a microscope

Pigeon blood with Datulewski Plasmodium, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1900-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Ceratium tripos: protozoa belonging to the Flagellati, enlarged under a microscope

Ceratium tripos: protozoa belonging to the Flagellati, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:04/1914

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Hematococcus nivalis, belonging to the Clamido-monadine family, enlarged under a microscope

Hematococcus nivalis, belonging to the Clamido-monadine family, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:04/1913

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Tripanosoma in the blood, enlarged under a microscope

Tripanosoma in the blood, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1900-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Protozoa flagellata: Tripanosoma abissinicum found in horses, enlarged under a microscope

Protozoa flagellata: Tripanosoma abissinicum found in horses, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Hydatina scrita: microscopic fresh-water animal, belonging to the rotifers

Hydatina scrita: microscopic fresh-water animal, belonging to the rotifers, endowed with two rows of a vibratile mantle situated around the mouth, which are also used for movementt

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Ciliate protozoa, Paramecium aurelia, enlarged under a microscope (Enchelida)

Ciliate protozoa, Paramecium aurelia, enlarged under a microscope (Enchelida). Date of Photograph:1914

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Ematic alterations in oxen, enlarged under a microscope

Ematic alterations in oxen, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Tropical babesia in oxen (Haemosproidia), enlarged under a microscope

Tropical babesia in oxen (Haemosproidia), enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Sarcocystis bovis (Sarcosporidia) enlarged under a microscope

Sarcocystis bovis (Sarcosporidia) enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Euglena viridis (Mastigophora-Flagellati) enlarged under a microscope

Euglena viridis (Mastigophora-Flagellati) enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1914

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Hematococcus nivalis, belonging to the Phitomonadine family, enlarged under a microscope

Hematococcus nivalis, belonging to the Phitomonadine family, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:04/1913

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Volvox globator: infusorians, flagellati enlarged under a microscope

Volvox globator: infusorians, flagellati enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1897

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Types of protozoa flagellata: Tripanosoma Abissinicum, belonging to the Bovis species

Types of protozoa flagellata: Tripanosoma Abissinicum, belonging to the Bovis species, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Mastigophora flagellata: Tripanosoma abissinicum and Piroplasma tigeminum enlarged under a

Mastigophora flagellata: Tripanosoma abissinicum and Piroplasma tigeminum enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca

Background imageProtozoa Collection: Phagocytosis of the protozoa, flagellata: Tripanosoma-Pirosoma, enlarged under a microscope

Phagocytosis of the protozoa, flagellata: Tripanosoma-Pirosoma, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca



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Protozoa, the microscopic wonders of nature. From calcareous phytoplankton fossils to intricate artwork depicting Trypanosome protozoans, these single-celled organisms never cease to amaze. Take a closer look through the lens of SEM Z100 / 0213 and discover the mesmerizing beauty of their world. In one frame, we witness Plasmodium sp. , a malarial parasite that wreaks havoc on human health. Its complex structure reminds us of the delicate balance between life and disease. But not all it can harmful; many lead fascinating lives as scavengers or nutrient absorbers. Through light micrograph LM, we observe a kidney-shaped ciliate surrounded by Euglena sp. , showcasing their feeding habits at an astonishing magnification of x900. Diatoms, another group of protozoa, steal our attention with their intricate patterns and shapes. Acrosphaera radiolarian captivates us in its SEM image, displaying its ornate exoskeleton that protects it from predators. Foraminiferan tests (shells) take center stage in another SEM capture. These tiny structures tell stories about ancient oceans and provide valuable insights into Earth's history. Moving away from imagery, we encounter models representing foraminifera - miniature replicas that aid scientists in understanding these remarkable creatures' behavior and evolution. Not limited to aquatic environments alone, some protozoa find residence within our own bodies as intestinal parasites. TEM images reveal their presence while reminding us to prioritize hygiene and health practices. Amongst them is Trichomonas vaginalis captured through TEM - a reminder that even seemingly harmless organisms can cause discomfort if left unchecked. Lastly, Cryptosporidium protozoa appear under TEM's watchful eye – highlighting the importance of water safety measures due to this organism's ability to contaminate drinking sources with potential health risks. Protozoa may be small in size, but their impact on our world is immense.