Cytoplasmic Streaming

    The elodea is a type of aquatic plant.  To the right, a leaf cell of an elodea is magnified under a microscope, where it's components are visible and have been labeled.  In the elodea, it is easy to notice areas of the cell flowing.  This is known as cytoplasmic streaming.  Below is a video of this phenomenon.  We can see that  the elodea leaf is made up of cell, as suggested in the cell theory that cells are basic unit of structure and function of all living organisms.  This type of leaf is a magnificent sight to behold up close and has sure changed my perspective on the cell.