Description

Used for biological study, this paramecium model depicts the basic internal structures and oral groove with continuation into the gullet for detailed examination. The model is numbered, and includes a key card for identifying features. Details Identified on model include: Ectoplasm, Endoplasm, Oral groove, cytostome, gullet, Food vacuole, Contractile vacuole, Radiating canals, Micronucleus, Macronucleus, Pellicle, Trichocysts, Cilia, Cytopyge, and Fibril. The model is mounted on a base for display, which is made of durable polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic that is corrosion resistant, lightweight, and has high strength that resists reactions with acids, gasoline, alcohol, and hydrocarbons. Model (not including the base) measures 5-1/2 L x 1 W x 2-1/2 H inches. Base measures 9-1/2 L x 15 W x 1 H inches.