Investigation of the red mangrove-tree crab using the computer scanner and the Intelplay QX3 microscope Hugh Mitchell-Tapping (USA) describes and illustrates the macro and microscopic features of a common inhabitant of SW Florida mangroves. 

Flowers of the sea: Bryozoans and cnidarians A look at the microscopic features of these intriguing marine organisms; includes wonderful video clips. By Jean-Marie Cavanihac (France). 

How to look at a pair of mecia: Part one The first of a three part series by Richard Howey (USA) on the many fascinating aspects of paramecia and how to study them with a variety of techniques. 

Video gallery - Thrilling water bears Martin Mach (Germany) shows two high quality video clips of delightful water bear species using bright-field and dark-field illumination.

'I-21': Reflections on the fauna and flora of rock wall highways Bill Amos (USA) shares his enthusiasm for the thoroughfares and habitats created by dry stone walls; a common feature around his Vermont home. 

Symbiotic interaction and gall formation M. Halit Umar (The Netherlands) takes an illustrated look at a plant gall and its microscopic features when sectioned and stained. 

Dark-field lighting with phase annuli Paul James (UK) explores the potential of phase rings for dark-field use with phase and non-phase objectives; illustrated with some impressive results. 

Some marine objects from the sands of Mediterranean shores Brian Darnton (UK) shows a selection of the diverse organisms that can be found; a QX3 microscope was used for imaging. 
 
 
 
 

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