Macrophage engulfing E. coli bacteria. Coloured composition scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell engulfing E. coli bacteria (red rods). This process is called phagocytosis. Macrophages are cells of the body's immune system. They phagocytose and destroy pathogens, dead cells and cellular debris. Magnification: x7, 700 when printed at 10 centimetres wide. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Dr. Christopher B. Jackson / IKELOS GmbH |
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