An Arcella Amoeba eating cyanobacteria

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An Arcella Amoeba eating cyanobacteria

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When watching pond water creatures, I'm always hoping to see them eating or reproducing. Here's an Amoeba (Arcella) in the process of consuming strands of cyanobacteria. A large Stentor cruises by showing a test of an Arcella inside. Will the Amoeba become a meal for the Stentor?

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Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1yKUIJKn5w

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Good moment captured
Nice video

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Thank you, Carlos! :D

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Very nice :)

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Jacek wrote:Very nice :)
Thanks, Jacek! :D

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