Here is a video of what I think may be multiple Lacrymaria sp. in a piece of plant matter. They have very long, flexible "trunks" but are kind of hard to see.
Video link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/127137378 ... 729834460/
Thanks,
Luke
Lacrymaria?
Re: Lacrymaria?
I think you are right. They are however doing a good job of hiding among the algae.
I find that if you wait for the water to evaporate a bit you can some times shift things by adding a drop of water next to the cover slip.
It flows under the cover slip by capillary action.
(This is also a good way to extend observation times)
I find that if you wait for the water to evaporate a bit you can some times shift things by adding a drop of water next to the cover slip.
It flows under the cover slip by capillary action.
(This is also a good way to extend observation times)
Zeiss Standard WL (somewhat fashion challenged) & Wild M8
Olympus E-P2 (Micro Four Thirds Camera)
Olympus E-P2 (Micro Four Thirds Camera)
Re: Lacrymaria?
Thanks, that sounds like a good idea. I does seem to take quite a while for the water to evaporate though, I'll experiment with the idea 
Re: Lacrymaria?
It would be great if you get one that is not hiding under stuff: a very good find. 75RR's suggestion is a good one, and yest it does take time but it is "safe". If there is too much water, you can get rid of the excess more quickly by placing a piece of filter paper (I use cut-up pieces from drip-coffee filters) next to the edge of the cover glass to "wick out" some of the water. In order not to lose what you are looking at, you may want to use the end that is farthest from your object (and use low power to try to find it again...)