So bizarre, what is this?

dariuskersulis · Post by **dariuskersulis** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:22 am

I know I own the microscope for barely two weeks and I've seen nothing, but I had to hold my jaw when I saw it:

http://youtu.be/2np5EhefZKo

Can someone please tell me more about it. Thank you very much!

Jean-marc · Post by **Jean-marc** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:48 am

Hello,

Interesting video. I think it is a set of diatoms that are closed in their own flexible mucilage. Diatoms are able to move by propelling a water jet.
But it is the first time I see such set moving so quickly. As it was another animal which leads the set.

Jean-Marc

NikonUser · Post by **NikonUser** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:49 am

Enter Bacillaria in Google; looks like a "Carpenter's rule Diatom".

dariuskersulis · Post by **dariuskersulis** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:05 am

thank you NikonUser, fascinating stuff.