Phyllopode, first antennae

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Phyllopode, first antennae

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Hi folks

phyllopdes (I'm not sure wether it's a Daphnia) are quite common and we've all seen the big and impressive second antennae. But the smaller first ones are less obvious and I studied them for the first time I must confess. Their endings look a bit like x-rayed fingers. In fact they're called aesthetascs and are sensory organs.:

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Bernhard

P.S. edit: I've just learned from Mr. Kreutz that this should be Simocephalus vetulus.

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Post by svalley »

Bernhard, nice captures! I am amazed that the subject held still long enough for you to get the closeup shots.
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Post by bernhardinho »

Hi Steve,

thanks!! Well it was squeezed under the coverglass and didn't move at all!!

Bernhard

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Post by Charles Krebs »

Bernhard...
These have intrigued me as well. I have seen the details you show in the third image (makes me think of ET's fingers in the movie), but the internal detail you show in the middle image I have not seen before. Very nice and quite interesting!

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Post by Ken Ramos »

Amazing images. What are the bright spots at the "finger tips" or are these the sensory organs you mentioned and not the "fingers" themselves? :D

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Post by beetleman »

Probably the chemical receptors (like I know what I am talking about). Almost looks like nerves or tendons in the second picture. Great photos Bernhard :wink:
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