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Acanthamoeba (a-can-tha-me-ba), collection of cysts. Irregular shape of cyst wall and with pores is characteristics of this and closely related genera. Differential interference contrast.
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Acanthamoeba (a-can-tha-me-ba), fine extensions are referred to as subpseudopodia, because they emerge from the hyaline cap. Anterior is to north. Nucleus with dark nucleolus is in the centre of the cell. Large vacuole near base of cell is the contractile vacuole. Phase contrast.
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Acanthamoeba (a-can-tha-me-ba), detail of hyaline cap with subpseudopodia. Nucleus also evident. Differential interference contrast.
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