Journey to the Microcosmos S05E24 · The Spatula-Shaped Ciliate Family

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The family Spathidiidae is made up of around 20 genera, which encompass around 250 known species. And there’s a lot of variety in the Spathidiid family to sort through.

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13. 13 13. The Tiny Crustacean With the Oldest Penis2021-12-07 · 10m
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15. 15 15. Creepy Crawly Close-Ups2021-12-27 · 10m
16. 16 16. Adventures in Being Eaten2022-01-03 · 10m
17. 17 17. The Complicated Relationships of the Microcosmos2022-01-11 · 10m
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20. 20 20. Microbe Hunting in Antarctica2022-01-31 · 10m
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23. 23 23. What Even Is A Species?2022-02-28 · 10mIf you know about the species Lacrymaria olor, then you know what you’re getting when you see it under a microscope. It has a distinct shape, a distinct way of life—the combination
24. 24 24. The Spatula-Shaped Ciliate Family2022-03-07 · 10mThe family Spathidiidae is made up of around 20 genera, which encompass around 250 known species. And there’s a lot of variety in the Spathidiid family to sort through.