Microbe of the month
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Each month at ARTIS-Micropia, a special microbe is featured. It’s only on display for that month, so be sure not to miss it!
Which microbe is on display this month?
Meet Paramecium caudatum, commonly known as the slipper animalcule. This single-celled microbe thrives in still freshwater environments, such as ponds and lakes, and gets its name from its oval, slipper-like shape.
What makes Paramecium caudatum special is its covering of thousands of tiny hair-like structures called cilia. These cilia help the slipper animalcule move, draw in food, and even escape threats in the water.
Visit ARTIS-Micropia to see the slipper animalcule under the microscope. Did you know you can also collect a stamp of this fascinating microbe at the museum?