Ostracod. Darkfield illuminated light micrograph of an ostracod crustacean. Ostracods are small crustaceans,typically around one millimetre in size. Their body is encased by two halves of a 'shell' (carapace),similar to that of a mussel or clam. They swim smoothly with appendages (far left) extended from between the two halves of their shell,which they withdraw into when disturbed. Most ostracods feed on rotting plant and animal material,although some are predatory. Magnification: x43 when printed 10 centimetres wide | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Fox, Frank |
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