It used those long feather/fin like structures to dart around exceptionally fast...
Please help ID (some kind of rotifer I guess?)
Re: Please help ID (some kind of rotifer I guess?)
Magnificent photo
This is the Polyarthra rotifer. A rotifer difficult to photograph due to its rapid movements and great "jumps".
This is the Polyarthra rotifer. A rotifer difficult to photograph due to its rapid movements and great "jumps".
Re: Please help ID (some kind of rotifer I guess?)
Johann, great shot! Funny we found the same species just a week apart. First time I stumbled upon one. Seems rare, at least in my samples. Your image also shows the "fried egg" looking structure inside. Any idea what that is?
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Re: Please help ID (some kind of rotifer I guess?)
Thanks Francisco - first time I've seen theseFrancisco wrote:Magnificent photo
This is the Polyarthra rotifer. A rotifer difficult to photograph due to its rapid movements and great "jumps".
Re: Please help ID (some kind of rotifer I guess?)
Thanks Hagan. No idea what the "fried egg" structure ishkv wrote:Johann, great shot! Funny we found the same species just a week apart. First time I stumbled upon one. Seems rare, at least in my samples. Your image also shows the "fried egg" looking structure inside. Any idea what that is?
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Your image is stunning - I missed that post!
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Great clarity and detail.. Thanks foe sharing...
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