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Spirostomum sp?

Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:03 am

by D0c

I've looked through all the guides I have online and I think this is a Spirostomum sp, would you agree?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/154534235 ... datetaken/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/154534235 ... datetaken/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/154534235 ... datetaken/

Re: Spirostomum sp?

Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:54 pm

by Bruce Taylor

Yup, Spirostomum minus (moniliform macronucleus, peristome less than half cell length).

Re: Spirostomum sp?

Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:31 pm

by D0c

Thanks Bruce I thought it was.