Paramecium bursaria , a species of Paramecium that appears green because of the presence of symbiotic Zoochlorella. This image shows in unusual color the intricate details of this amazing one celled animal - the Paramecium . Click here to see an image of a Paramecium dividing. Paramecia have a defense system that they can deploy when attacked or when they feel threatened. Click here to find out more.
All ciliates also can multiply by a process known as conjugation.
Here is a rare image of two Paramecium engaged in true sexual reproduction. Get a real sense of the size of these critters. The spikes are used to spear other protozoa. An excellent image of an Actinophyrs digesting a meal. An excellent image of an Actinosphaerium .