Ciliates Paramecium aurelia form a couple during sexual process (IMAGE)

St. Petersburg State University

Ciliates Paramecium aurelia form a couple during sexual process

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The cells adhere to each other, and the direct contact, a cytoplasmic bridge, occurs between the partners.

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