Elongated Spyrogira: filamentary green alga from stagnant water, containing a thin, spiraled chloroplast sheet. Enlarged under a microscope

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Elongated Spyrogira: filamentary green alga from stagnant water, containing a thin, spiraled chloroplast sheet. Enlarged under a microscope

Elongated Spyrogira: filamentary green alga from stagnant water, containing a thin, spiraled chloroplast sheet. Enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:12/1902

Roster, Giorgio,Roster, Giorgio
RGD-S-000B40-0743

Media ID 33219599

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Cryptogamic General Biology Mathematical And Natural Sciences Microbiology Slides Research Subjects Seaweed

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate beauty of an Elongated Spyrogira, a filamentary green alga found in stagnant water. Under the lens of a microscope, this microscopic organism reveals its delicate structure and mesmerizing features. The image captures the elongated shape of the alga's filaments, which are composed of thin and spiraled chloroplast sheets. The photograph was taken in December 1902 by Giorgio Roster, a renowned researcher in microbiology slides and general biology. Roster's expertise allowed him to capture this stunning specimen with precision and detail. His work contributed greatly to our understanding of seaweed, cryptogamic plants, vegetation, botany, as well as mathematical and natural sciences. The Elongated Spyrogira is just one example of nature's remarkable diversity that can be explored through microscopy. Its elegant form serves as a reminder that even within seemingly stagnant waters lies hidden beauty waiting to be discovered. This image not only highlights the aesthetic appeal of algae but also emphasizes their importance in ecological systems. Roster's photograph offers us a glimpse into the microscopic world where these organisms thrive. It reminds us that there is so much more to explore beyond what meets the naked eye. As we marvel at this enchanting image, let it inspire us to appreciate both the complexity and simplicity found within our natural surroundings.

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