The elasticity of Ameba...video

fpelectronica · Post by **fpelectronica** » Wed May 18, 2011 9:57 am

Hello
Despite looking like an amoeba Fakir is not damaged
The high elasticity of its outer membrane (Plasmalenia) prevents large diatom - probably Fragilaria - will cause damage
Francisco

http://youtu.be/I5nmPoa6CLA

arturoag75 · Post by **arturoag75** » Wed May 18, 2011 10:44 pm

Very good video...it's a pleasure to see your works

best
arturo

Mitch640 · Post by **Mitch640** » Thu May 19, 2011 2:41 am

Interesting. I wonder if the amoeba can digest the silica shell.

fpelectronica · Post by **fpelectronica** » Fri May 20, 2011 9:00 am

Thanks Arthuro and Mitch
Mitch, The cytoplasm secretes digestive juices. The undigested remains are expelled
Francisco

RogelioMoreno · Post by **RogelioMoreno** » Fri May 20, 2011 12:56 pm

Francisco,

Nice video.

Rogelio

fpelectronica · Post by **fpelectronica** » Sat May 21, 2011 5:27 am

Thanks Rogelio
Francisco