This horn-shaped heterotrophic ciliate is a stentor. Stentors are filter feeders that can stretch to millimeters in size, making them visible to the naked eye. Their distinct swimming shape expands to an elongated form while feeding. #MicroscopicMonday 🧫🔬by Dr. Hunter Hines (MicrobialEcology) | Science Channel

Diversity of the genus Stentor. With more than 20 known species, Stentor is one of my favourite ciliates. Bacteria eater, he plays a fundamental role in aquatic ecosystems. Also they are gorgeous 😍 . . . #science #biology #microscopy #bacteria #ecosystem | Science into Images

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Movement of cilia in Stentor sp. | Guido Guidotti

The hypnotizing movement of Stentor sp. #microscopy #ciliate | Science into Images

Behold the mesmerizing movement of these ciliates of the genus Stentor 😵‍💫🔬 . . . #science #biology #microscopy | Science into Images