Stagnant water bacteria, SEM

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Stagnant water bacteria, SEM

Stagnant water bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bacteria attached to a leaf in stagnant water. Numerous proteinaceous filaments extend from the bacteria. Magnification: x8000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

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Bacteria Bacterial Bacterium False Coloured Micro Biology Microbiological

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This print from Science Photo Library showcases the intricate world of stagnant water bacteria. In this coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM), we are granted a close-up view of bacteria attached to a leaf in still water. The image reveals an array of proteinaceous filaments extending from these tiny organisms, emphasizing their complex and interconnected nature. With a magnification of x8000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide, this photograph allows us to appreciate the remarkable details that often go unnoticed by the naked eye. The vibrant colours applied to the SEM give life to this microscopic scene, highlighting its biological significance. Through the lens of a scanning electron microscope, we gain insight into the fascinating realm of microbiology. This mesmerizing snapshot serves as a reminder that even within seemingly stagnant environments, there exists an abundance of activity and diversity on a microbial level. Science Photo Library has once again captured an extraordinary moment in nature's tapestry with this bacterial masterpiece. It invites us to marvel at the hidden wonders all around us and sparks curiosity about our own relationship with these minuscule yet vital organisms that play such crucial roles in our ecosystems.

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