dcsimg

elongate species

Image of Chlamydomonadaceae

Description:

Chlamydomonas (clam-ee-doe-moan-ass), a solitary volvocid (flagellated green algal cell). Cell surrounded by a cellulosic wall, with two similar flagella emerging from near the apex. Elongate species. Animations by Rosemary Arbur of flagellar beat patterns are available here. Phase contrast.

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Linda Amaral-Zettler
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