The hidden world of testate amoebae
- Illustrations : 24 col illus, 6 microscope photos
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Description:
Illustrated by Helena Kreissel. The hidden world of testate amoebae is an illustrated children book that introduces children to the wonderful world of microorganisms, in particular to testate amoebae. Testate amoebae are shapeless, unicellular microorganisms that protect themselves by building a shell, called a test, either secreting the substance or upcycling residues that they found in their environment. They can be found in all kind of wetlands, but their favourite environment are raised bogs. Raised bogs are particular ecosystem home to species adapted to their harsh conditions, that hide messages from the past coded into testate amoebae. Come get amazed into the hidden world of testate amoebae.