Testate Amoeba for ID...video

fpelectronica · Post by **fpelectronica** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 10:15 am

Hello
A strange, to me, testate amoeba. I'm surprised the issue of pseudopos, see 5:10
I used different lighting systems, including PACO system to highlight details that allow the correct identification
thanks
Francisco
http://youtu.be/iOkvx0DHUkM

Ferry · Post by **Ferry** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 2:53 pm

The problem is that the shell is heavily damaged and partly broken, probably by the pressure of the coverglass. I guess it is Difflugia acuminata.

Regards, Ferry

carlos.uruguay · Post by **carlos.uruguay** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 5:27 pm

Hi ferry.
I've seen the video and I find it difficult to distinguish whether this amoeba has idiosomes or not.
I believed I see them
I must assume that it does not, is that correct?
a greeting
carlos

Ferry · Post by **Ferry** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 10:58 pm

Hi Carlos,
No, this amoeba shell doesn't contain any idiosomes, but only mineral graines and maybe some fragmented diatom shells.

regards, Ferry

carlos.uruguay · Post by **carlos.uruguay** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:01 am

Thank Ferry
carlos

fpelectronica · Post by **fpelectronica** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 1:39 pm

Thanks Ferry and Carlos
Francisco