Ciliate Caenomorpha sp

Images made through a microscope. All subject types.

Moderators: Chris S., Pau, Beatsy, rjlittlefield, ChrisR

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

Ciliate Caenomorpha sp

Post by jc maccagno »

40 X freshwater pond bottom debris
Very rapid swimmer seldom settlesImage
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image

Mitch640
Posts: 2137
Joined: Sun Aug 15, 2010 1:43 pm

Post by Mitch640 »

I'm almost afraid to ask what he does with that spike.

I don't think I have seen one of these before.

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

re Caenomorpha

Post by jc maccagno »

Hello Mitch

Probably on guard against your giant rotifer.

John

Mitch640
Posts: 2137
Joined: Sun Aug 15, 2010 1:43 pm

Post by Mitch640 »

LOL, Yeah. I could just see this little guy zooming around stabbing all the other little ciliates. Maybe he is the mosquito of the water world. :)

Post Reply Previous topicNext topic