Hello Biology students!
Today, you became fairly acquainted with the tiny organism called paramecium. This "cute" (your classmate's words, not mine) organism is a great example of a ciliated protozoan that exhibits simple structure and behavior, but is oddly complex at the same time.
Below is a video of the paramecium taking in nutrients in the form of a stained yeast. If you have the option, press the "HQ" button on the menu to view the clip in higher quality.
Pay specific attention to what happens after the food has been in the paramecium's system for a little while. What do you notice? What would explain this change?
Think about it, and I'll ask you for your answer tomorrow in-class. Good luck!
PS - Please excuse the music. =)
