Magosphaera planula
In this article we will explore the different aspects related to Magosphaera planula, a topic that has captured the attention and curiosity of many people around the world. From its origins to its relevance today, Magosphaera planula has been the subject of study and debate in various disciplines. Over the years, Magosphaera planula has evolved and exerted influence in various spheres of society, becoming a phenomenon of great interest to academics, professionals and even the general public. In this article, we will thoroughly analyze the different perspectives and approaches on Magosphaera planula, with the aim of offering a comprehensive and enriching vision of this fascinating topic.
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| Image from "La Nature - Revue des Sciences", 1879: 1. Ovular phase of the Magosphere - 2. Segmentation of the egg inside the cyst. - 3. An adult magosphere whose surface is at the focus of the microscope. - 4. The same one, whose equatorial plane is placed at the microscope's focus to show the internal disposition of the cells. - 5, 6, 7: Cells of the Magosphere after their isolation, taking various amoeboid forms before encysting to become an egg. | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Protozoa |
| Clade: | Catallacta |
| Genus: | Magosphaera |
| Species: | M. planula
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| Magosphaera planula Haeckel, 1869
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Magosphaera planula was a spherical multiflagellated multicellular microorganism discovered by Ernst Haeckel in September 1869 while he was collecting sponges off Gisøy island off the coast of Norway. He claimed to have seen it break up into separate cells which then became amoeboid. Nobody else has found it, and he kept no specimens of it. It played an important part in theories of metazoan phylogeny into the early 20th century.
References
- Andrew Reynolds & Norbert Hülsman (2008). "Ernst Haeckel's discovery of Magosphaera planula: a vestige of metazoan origins?". History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences. 30 (3–4): 339–386. PMID 19579709.
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