A nematode, or C. elegans roundworm, is a simple hermaphroditic organism that lives in soil and feeds on bacteria and fungi. It has a nervous system and reproduces by containing both male and female reproductive organs. Close examination between 4x and 40x magnification reveals its internal anatomy such as the mouth, pharynx, uterus, and spermatheca.

1. A Nematode Close-up Cristina M. Cruz RISE Program

2. Nematode: Is one of the simplest organism with a nervous system. Is hermaphrodite C. elegans is a small(1 mm), free living round worm. Their habitat is in soil, where it feeds on bacteria and fungi.

3. 4x dark field

4. Isolated 4x dark field

5. Isolated 20x dark field

6. uterus spermatheca Isolated 40x bright field

7. mouth pharynx Isolate mouth 40x face contrast

8. Isolated mouth 40x normarshy

9. Isolated mouth 40x dark field

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