Paraquadrula builds its scales from , which is . This is the reason why in DIC (polarized light) they show such different magnitudes. indicates 10 µm.
Sample from a bog near Reith/Pillersee (Tyrol, Austria). The image was built up using several photomicrographic frames with manual stacking technique. Images were taken using Zeiss Axioplan with Canon 600D CCD camera.
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