One of my "mountain" samples really burst into life with bacteria, and then the ciliates that feed on them. Every drop collected off the waters surface contained a veritable feeding frenzy. I should know wht this is, but alas I am not sure... I think it is a Chilodonella of some type, but I'll leave it to the more knowledgeable folks to offer a more positive ID.
The prominent microtubular rods (nematodesmata) around the mouth are very clearly seen here.
40/0.95 Olympus S Plan Apo. Canon 350D. DIC with electronic flash.
Chilodonella (?)
Moderators: rjlittlefield, ChrisR, Chris S., Pau
- Charles Krebs
- Posts: 5865
- Joined: Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:02 pm
- Location: Issaquah, WA USA
- Contact:
-
- Posts: 133
- Joined: Mon Aug 07, 2006 5:56 am
- Contact: