Paramecium bursaria (IMAGE) Duke University Caption The protist Paramecium bursaria is one of many moss-dwelling microbes common in peatlands. Credit Credit: Daniel Wieczynski Usage Restrictions Please credit Daniel Wieczynski License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.