A microscopic image of bacteria in dental plaque. (IMAGE)

Marine Biological Laboratory

A microscopic image of bacteria in dental plaque.

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Bacteria in dental plaque imaged using microscopy techniques developed at the MBL. Capnocytophaga bacteria (yellow) are embedded in the interior of the structure, living side by side with other types of bacteria shown in green, blue, magenta, and orange.  Image credit: Jessica Mark Welch

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Image credit: Jessica Mark Welch

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