Protozoa Collection (#2)

Hematococcus nivalis, belonging to the Phitomonadine family, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:04/1913

Volvox globator: infusorians, flagellati enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1897

Types of protozoa flagellata: Tripanosoma Abissinicum, belonging to the Bovis species, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca

Mastigophora flagellata: Tripanosoma abissinicum and Piroplasma tigeminum enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca

Phagocytosis of the protozoa, flagellata: Tripanosoma-Pirosoma, enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca

Acantharia Radiolaria protozoa species: Xiphacantha species 1, Stauracantha spinulosa 2, Phyllostauridae species 3, Pristacantha polyodon 4, Lithopteridae species 5, Gigartaconidae species 6, 7

Plate 1 Circogonia Phaeodaria from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
5615747 Plate 1 Circogonia Phaeodaria from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) by Haeckel

Plate 22 Elaphospyris Spyroidea from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature)
5615739 Plate 22 Elaphospyris Spyroidea from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) by Haeckel

Radiolaria (engraving)
5216884 Radiolaria (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Radiolaria. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon (Bibliographisches Institut)

The Tree of Life and the Evolution of Man, 1901 (b / w engraving)
3035956 The Tree of Life and the Evolution of Man, 1901 (b/w engraving) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of the tree of life)

Rotatoria protozoa species: Hexarthra mira 1, Lacinularia flosculosa 2, Polyarthra species 3, Testudinella patina 4, Stephanoceros fimbriatus 5, Euchlanis dilatata 6, Platyias quadricornis 7

Cyrtoidea or radiolaria protozoa skeletons: Artostrobiidae species 1, Clathrocanium reginae 2, Pterocorythidae species 3, Lipmanella bombus 4, Theoperidae species 5, Thyrsocyrtis species 6

Foraminifera, marine creeping protozoa
Thalamophora or Foraminifera, marine creeping protozoa. Quinqueloculina parkeri, Miliolinella fichteliana, Cornuspira planorbis, Articulina sagra, Spiroloculina nitida, Borelis melo

A Microscopic View of a drop of Water (engraving)
2775127 A Microscopic View of a drop of Water (engraving) by Bacon, John (1777-1859); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Microscopic View of a drop of Water with the different Animalcula - magnified)

Carnivorous Plants, illustration from Wonders of the Land and Sea
IL352811 Carnivorous Plants, illustration from Wonders of the Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, 1914 (colour litho) by Carreras

Giardia lamblia protozoa, micrograph
Giardia lamblia protozoa, light micrograph. These single-celled parasitic protozoa infect the intestinal tract and are most common in tropical regions

Amoeba proteus, amoebae
A glass model of amoebae, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Microscopic view of Giardiasis, an infectious disease caused by a unicellular parasite known as Giardia lamblia

LM of Vorticella ciliates on a green alga
Light micrograph of a group of Vorticella (small tethered balloons) adhering to the freshwater green alga Hydrodictyon (large green cells)

Paramecium sp. protozoan, SEM
Paramecium protozoan. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Paramecium sp. protozoan. This single-celled organism is aquatic, living in freshwater habitats

Colour SEM of Podocyrtis cothurnata, a radiolarian
Radiolarian. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the test (skeleton) of a Podocyrtis cothurnata, a type of radiolarian protozoan

Euglena gracilis, SEM
Euglena gracilis protists. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Euglena gracilis protists. These organisms possess a unique combination of plant and animal characters. Like the algae, E

Amoeba protozoa, SEM
Amoeba protozoa. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of four Amoeba sp. protozoa, showing their numerous pseudopodia (cytoplasmic extensions, leg-like)

Foraminifer
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a foraminifer - a single celled organism

Light micrograph of a group of Euglena gracilis
Euglena gracilis. Light micrograph of a group of the single celled protozoa, Euglena gracilis. Euglenoids are common in ponds and stagnant fresh- water

LM of the marine dinoflagellate, Ceratium sp
Dinoflagellate. Light micrograph of the marine dinoflagellate Ceratium. Found in both freshwater and saltwater, dinoflagellates are single-celled protozoa that float in the water column as plankton

Euglena gracilis protists. Light micrograph of a group of Euglena gracilis protists. These organisms possess a unique combination of plant and animal characters. Like the algae, E

Computer art of radiolarians (from Ernst Haeckel)
Radiolarians. Computer-enhanced engraving of radiolarian species. These one-celled protozoan animals are found in marine plankton

Paramecium bursaria protozoan, micrograph
Paramecium bursaria protozoan, light micrograph. This ciliate protozoan inhabits freshwater, where it feeds mainly on bacteria

Paramecium protozoa, light micrograph
Paramecium bursaria protozoa, light micrograph. These ciliate protozoa inhabit freshwater, where they feed mainly on bacteria

Trichodina parasite, light micrograph
Trichodina parasite. Differential interference contrast micrograph of Trichodina pediculus. This ciliate parasite lives on the skin, gills and mucous membranes of many aquatic animals

Dorataspis diodon, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Aulacantha scolymantha, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Africa. Native affected by sleeping sickness. Engraving by Thiriat, 1903. Colored

Lycogala epidendrum, Wolfs Milk
Watercolour on paper, c.1838 by Anna Russell (nee Worsley) (1807-1876). Held in the Library and Archives Date: circa 1838

Eucyrtidium cranoides, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Actinophrys sol, heliozoan
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Heliosphaera actinota, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Aulosphaera elegantissima, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Difflugia pyriformis, amoebae
A glass model of amoebae, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Fossils of algae, plants, insects and protozoa.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Protozoa, Vorticella species.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Cross section biomedical illustration on grid of Worm, Fungi, Protozoa, and Bacteria infection and infestation

Corals are beginning to bleach on a reef in Indonesia. Bleaching occurs as corals expel their endosymbionts (zooxanthellae) living within their tissues

Conceptual image of Radiolarians with a skeletal frame. Radiolarians are tiny protozoans that live in the ocean

Conceptual image of paramecium

African trypanosomiasis in the red blood cells. African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, is a parasitic infection caused by protozoa

Microscopic view of paramecium

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Protozoa, the microscopic wonders of nature. From calcareous phytoplankton fossils to intricate artwork depicting Trypanosome protozoans, these single-celled organisms never cease to amaze. Take a closer look through the lens of SEM Z100 / 0213 and discover the mesmerizing beauty of their world. In one frame, we witness Plasmodium sp. , a malarial parasite that wreaks havoc on human health. Its complex structure reminds us of the delicate balance between life and disease. But not all it can harmful; many lead fascinating lives as scavengers or nutrient absorbers. Through light micrograph LM, we observe a kidney-shaped ciliate surrounded by Euglena sp. , showcasing their feeding habits at an astonishing magnification of x900. Diatoms, another group of protozoa, steal our attention with their intricate patterns and shapes. Acrosphaera radiolarian captivates us in its SEM image, displaying its ornate exoskeleton that protects it from predators. Foraminiferan tests (shells) take center stage in another SEM capture. These tiny structures tell stories about ancient oceans and provide valuable insights into Earth's history. Moving away from imagery, we encounter models representing foraminifera - miniature replicas that aid scientists in understanding these remarkable creatures' behavior and evolution. Not limited to aquatic environments alone, some protozoa find residence within our own bodies as intestinal parasites. TEM images reveal their presence while reminding us to prioritize hygiene and health practices. Amongst them is Trichomonas vaginalis captured through TEM - a reminder that even seemingly harmless organisms can cause discomfort if left unchecked. Lastly, Cryptosporidium protozoa appear under TEM's watchful eye – highlighting the importance of water safety measures due to this organism's ability to contaminate drinking sources with potential health risks. Protozoa may be small in size, but their impact on our world is immense.