Large Euglena - eyespot details / ID please?

Chris_M · Post by **Chris_M** » Sat Nov 26, 2011 1:09 pm

Large Euglena actively changing shape, with very short flagella. Found in pond water.
Is it Euglena ehrenbergi?

(Nikon Plan 100/1,25 / DIC / Panasonic DMC-FX60)

(Olympus SPlan Apo 40/0,95/ BF / Panasonic DMC-FX60)

(Nikon Plan 100/1,25 / DIC / Panasonic DMC-FX60)

(Olympus SPlan Apo 40/0,95/ BF / Panasonic DMC-FX60)

Mitch640 · Post by **Mitch640** » Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:11 am

I'm always amazed by the detail you can get from DIC.

Jacek · Post by **Jacek** » Sun Nov 27, 2011 12:23 pm

United Euglena, very nice photos and video

Cyclops · Post by **Cyclops** » Sun Nov 27, 2011 4:15 pm

Very nice shots! What are the two oblong inclusions in the last photo?

Bruce Taylor · Post by **Bruce Taylor** » Sun Nov 27, 2011 4:54 pm

Cyclops wrote:Very nice shots! What are the two oblong inclusions in the last photo?

Paramylon bodies (carbohydrate storage).

Great pictures!

The resolution of the stigma is stunning.