4 pictures
Franz
1.) Obj. 20x Ph
2.) Obj. 20x Ph, the lorica from outside; you see the spiral
3.) Obj. 20x DIC - for comparison with Phasecontrast
4.) Obj. 40x Ph, you see the inner structure of the wall from the lorica
the Tintinnid ciliate Climacocylis
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Franz Neidl
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the Tintinnid ciliate Climacocylis
Yesterday I found in marine plancton a (for me new) Tintinnid ciliate: Climacocylis (maybe C. scalaroides ?). The lorica was extremely difficult to see because of its transparency. Therefore I photographed it in phasecontrast and for comparison also with DIC. You can see the difference!
4 pictures
Franz
1.) Obj. 20x Ph
2.) Obj. 20x Ph, the lorica from outside; you see the spiral
3.) Obj. 20x DIC - for comparison with Phasecontrast
4.) Obj. 40x Ph, you see the inner structure of the wall from the lorica
4 pictures
Franz
1.) Obj. 20x Ph
2.) Obj. 20x Ph, the lorica from outside; you see the spiral
3.) Obj. 20x DIC - for comparison with Phasecontrast
4.) Obj. 40x Ph, you see the inner structure of the wall from the lorica
Very beautiful and informative photos Franz. At first glance I thought I'd seen those creatures before (Rotifers) but had not noticed their case ( Lorica). So I went hunting and found among other details this:
Thanks for the education,
Jim
...at this site: http://www.liv.ac.uk/ciliate/glossary.htmLorica (L)
A "house", test, envelope, or case, secreted and/or assembled by ciliates, generally fitting the body loosely, opening at one (anterior) or both ends. Clearly visible in Lugol’s fixed material. In planktonic samples, primarily made by tintinnids
Thanks for the education,
Jim