Droplet: Amateur Microscopy of the Protozoa After perusing this diverse menagerie of one microscopic family tree, you'll never equate the word "protozoa" with brainless, boring blobs of goo ever again. Who knew single-cell creatures could be so complex? Some are predators while others are opportunists. Some are colorful, dare we say even pretty? Some have appendages to help them swim, jump, or build shells. How's that for talent? This strange and fascinating display is brought to you by an amateur observer who loves dirtying up his microscope in the name of exotically beautiful organisms. Often the mysteries of nature are not visible to the naked eye. Here's a way to look at all the little creatures in a whole new light. (in Biology)