Learning on ScreenIngestion, Digestion and Defecation in Paramecium
- Synopsis
- Paramecia are found in the open on rotting plants where they feed on bacteria. In the laboratory they also ingest yeast cells which are dyed with Congo red. The formation of the nutritional vacuoles and defecation of excretion vacuoles can be easily followed. Sub-microscopic processes on the intake of food, digestion and defecation are shown in animated sequences. Time-lapse.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Germany
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 11 min.
- Year of production
- 1980-1
- Availability
- Sale; 1996 sale: £20.00 (+VAT +p&p)
- Subjects
- Biology
- Keywords
- paramecia
Credits
- Writer
- K Hausmann
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
Learning on Screen - the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council
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- Web
- http://bufvc.ac.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 3743 2345
- Address
- York House
221 Pentonville Road
London
N1 9UZ - Notes
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