Science

A brief description of the ciliate protozoans.

Stunning photographs and video clips, and a description of Volvox, can be seen in this article by Maurice Smith and Ken Jones from Micscape Magazine.

An article about observing this large amoeba.

Images of the water-borne parasites Cryptosporidium parvum, Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia lamblia.

Article about this fascinating protozoan from Micscape magazine, with a movie of Lacrymaria olor in action.

Shells, tests, gelatinous envelopes and other protozoan body coverings are discussed in this article from Micscape.

International association of scientists devoted to research on single-celled eukaryotes or protists. Provides information on membership, meetings and the publication, the Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology.

Maintains a collection of over 2000 strains of algae and protozoa.

Features original research on protists, including lower algae and fungi. Articles are published covering various aspects of these organisms, including their behavior, biochemistry, cell biology, chemotherapy, development, ecology, evolution, genetics, molecular biology, morphogenetics, parasitology, systematics, and ultrastructure.