The physical characteristics, life functions, adaptation to environment and means of reproduction of the paramecium, a one-celled animal or protozoa which performs all life functions in a single cell. Some, the volvox, live in colonies and perform special functions, making it possible for new organisms to develop and function. An understanding of the protozoa provides the basis for a better understanding of the functions of all animals.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322123
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Unicellular organisms
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Life cycles (Biology)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Unicellular organisms
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Biology - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cells
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Biology - Study and teaching
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Cells
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Life cycles (Biology)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)