Euplotes, reproduction via fission
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Euplotes, reproduction via fission
It is really interesting to me how these cells must re-create the entire structure of the cell during asexual reproduction. I was particularly struck by the symmetry displayed in this picture.
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I agree, "WOW"
I've only seen this once, myself. I was able to get some short video clips of the connected pair. What struck me at the time I saw the Euplotes undergoing fission the Paramecium in the same sample were undergoing fission, too. I wonder if there is some sort of environmental trigger that causes mass fission in protists. As always, a beautiful image, Charlie
Best regards as always, my friend
I've only seen this once, myself. I was able to get some short video clips of the connected pair. What struck me at the time I saw the Euplotes undergoing fission the Paramecium in the same sample were undergoing fission, too. I wonder if there is some sort of environmental trigger that causes mass fission in protists. As always, a beautiful image, Charlie
Best regards as always, my friend
Tom Webster
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Think about this...maybe Murphy is an optimist!!!
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Phoenix "The Valley of the Sun", Arizona, USA
Think about this...maybe Murphy is an optimist!!!