L-O-N-G Spirostomum?

Images made through a microscope. All subject types.

Moderators: rjlittlefield, ChrisR, Chris S., Pau

Donw
Posts: 75
Joined: Tue Jul 26, 2011 2:05 am
Location: Seattle

L-O-N-G Spirostomum?

Post by Donw »

I've seen these from time to time.

Not exactly sure I have them ID'd correctly.

Very, very flexable. Can retract very quickly.

Canon 50D, Flash, 2.8X photo tube.

This one is about the 'usual' size.

Image

This is his big brother? Sister? Parent?
I wish I understood family relationships better.... :)
Focusing on something this long and flexable was very frustrating...especially while keeping all of him in the frame.

This critter can flex all the way around in a circle. If it came upon its own rear-end, would it realize its own caboose? Maybe it would think it has found another, and try conjugating with itself? :lol:

Image

Don

jc maccagno
Posts: 509
Joined: Tue Dec 21, 2010 5:43 pm

long spirostomum

Post by jc maccagno »

Hello

I think that your ID is correct.

John

Post Reply Previous topicNext topic