Phagocytosis #3 is a photograph by Omikron which was uploaded on March 7th, 2013.
Phagocytosis #3
Color enhanced micrograph of a human white blood cell (orange) ingesting a chain of bacterium (Streptococcus sp.). The white blood cell has engulfed,... more
by Omikron
Title
Phagocytosis #3
Artist
Omikron
Medium
Photograph
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Color enhanced micrograph of a human white blood cell (orange) ingesting a chain of bacterium (Streptococcus sp.). The white blood cell has engulfed, by the process of phagocytosis, a long bacterium visible at center (purple) Through phagocytosis, certain white blood cells and macrophages of the immune system are able to ingest and digest foreign particles such as bacteria that may cause harm to the body. Magnification unknown. Enhancement of 9A1944.
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March 7th, 2013
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