Microorganisms: Blepharisma, Vinegar Eels, and Volvox
Explore these links to learn what you can found in water. Learn how the blepharisma, vinegar eels, and volvox look like, where they live, what they eat, and how they propagate. Includes microscopic images and video files. There are links to eThemes Resources on microscopes and cells.
Grades
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Links
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Family of Ciliates: Blepharisma
Here is information about distinguishing features of blepharisma.
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Blepharisma
This page has in depth information about blepharisma illustrated with labeled images. NOTE: The reading level is for older students.
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Movie: Blepharisma
Here is a short video file of blepharisma.
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NHM Protist Video Library
This site has a video collection of over 1000 movies of invertebrates including six video files of blepharisma.
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Fact Monster: Volvox
Read a definition and learn the pronunciation of volvox. NOTE: The site includes pop-up and banner ads.
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Molecular Expressions Digital Video Gallery: Volvox (Protists) Movie
Learn about volvox' colonies and view two movies with different levels of magnification. NOTE: The reading level is for older students.
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Molecular Expressions Digital Video Gallery: Pond Life: Volvox
This page has more short movies about volvox colonies. NOTE: The reading level is for older students.
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Molecular Expressions: Pond Life Digital Movie Gallery
Learn about nematodes and its free-living species - vinegar eels. Choose a connection speed of the computer to view included video file. NOTE: The reading level is for older students.
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eThemes Resource: Microscopes
Learn about history of the microscope. Find out what organism can be discovered under the microscope's lenses. Learn how many different types of microscope exist today and how to take care of the instrument. Includes photographs, microscopic images, hands-on activities, and an online game.
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eThemes Resource: Cells: Plants and Animals
These sites describe the structures and functions of plant and animal cells. Zoom in on cells to see what they look like as the magnification of the microscope changes. Includes several images and some animated movies. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on mitosis.
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