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Random orientation of model Haloquadratum-type “Archaea” with peripheral “gas vesicles” suspended in water. The model“cells” were crafted from thin glass plates (10 cm diameter) glass with bubble wrap at both sides along the edges to provide near-neutral buoyancy. With thanks to the staff of the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, Bremen, for the facilities provided.
