The Classics of Biology:

Paramecium

Articles by David Denning
Photomicrographs by Bruce J. Russell

Paramecium is a well known organism in biology – often used in biology classes for investigating the characteristics of protozoa. It is common in ponds throughout the world. Paramecium is a good example of cell complexity. This tiny living creature has all the systems required for survival packed into a single cell!



 
Paramecium bursaria
 
A cluster of Paramecium around decaying or
decomposing matter can be a real party!


A detailed learning program about Paramecium is available
on our new video-DVD program, The Branches on the Tree of Life: Protists


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