This thick film micrograph reveals an artifact, produced by a rounded cold spore that resembles a parasite; Mag. 1125X.
When carrying out microscopic investigations, the microscopist must bear in mind that impurities or contaminants may often produce phenomenon, or “artifacts” that can mimic those produced by organisms such as parasites.
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