2014 Photomicrography Competition

Conochilus unicornis (rotifer), actively feeding

Charles B. Krebs

Affiliation
Charles Krebs Photography
Issaquah, Washington, USA
Technique
Differential Interference Contrast
Magnification
417x

This image is of a Conochilus unicornis colony. This rotifer species forms a free floating spherical colony. Several individuals are actively feeding (some with eggs). There are about 2200 known species of rotifers, and live specimens are extremely interesting to observe through the microscope.

Montana Dryhead agate, unpolished

Douglas Moore

Affiliation
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
University Relations and Communications
Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA
Technique
Fiber Optic Illumination
Magnification
50x

Mouse brain vasculature

Dr. Ali Erturk

Location
Munich, Germany
Technique

Light Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy

Magnification
2x