Nikon's Small World Photomicography contest - go vote

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(Fresh water rotifer feeding among debris (200x). First prize 2001, Harold Taylor - Kensworth, UK)

Now in it's 34th year, this microscopy competition is one of the most popular around. This year the general public is invited to vote for the winner. Click here for more details.

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