adelicateculturecell:

“Getting rid of waste is a complicated messy business to untangle, and boiling it all down to simple matter of pooping and peeing is doing a disservice to the variety of organismal junk around the world… The goal, whether solid or liquid, is the same: removal. There are things in a body that must come out. But we cannot just wantonly dump things out. That would be like sweeping any small item in your house into a trash bag. Sure. you get rid of some dust, but you’re also potentially, throwing your wedding ring into the dumpster.”

Journey to the Microcosmos– How Do Microorganisms Pee?

Images Originally Captured by Jam’s Germs

Tardigrade tun 630x, Paramecium 630x, Kretella 200x, Single-celled organism dies due to osmotic pressure 200x, Gastrotrich pooping 630x, Rotifers & Heliozoans 200x