Journey to the Microcosmos: Bursaria--Giant Gravity-Sensing Vacuums
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The big vacuum of the microcosmos is fascinating to watch as it lives its sink-or-swim life. Bursaria is a genus of ciliates in the class Colpodea. They are relatively large and feed on other protists in freshwater habitats. Part of the "Journey to the Microcosmos" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 11 minutes
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Microbiology, Physiology
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
- Release Year: 2021
- Producer/Distributor: Complexly
- Series: Journey to the Microcosmos
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