While preparing a slide I applied a bit too much pressure to the cover slip. It injured a rotifer but provided an opportunity to observe a stationary subject. Standard and oblique illumination used. It was recorded a few months ago so I don't recall the objectives used - probably 20x and 40x.
Like a Timex "takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'"
Regards to all
geos
Lecane rotifer
Re: Lecane rotifer
Nice video, clear with good detail.
It is possible to pin rotifers and other largish animalcules with the cover slip for a short time, either by waiting for some of the water to evaporate or by soaking some water up with absorbent paper.
Water can then be added to release the beastie by placing a drop on the edge of the cover slip, it is drawn in by capillary action.
It is possible to pin rotifers and other largish animalcules with the cover slip for a short time, either by waiting for some of the water to evaporate or by soaking some water up with absorbent paper.
Water can then be added to release the beastie by placing a drop on the edge of the cover slip, it is drawn in by capillary action.
Zeiss Standard WL (somewhat fashion challenged) & Wild M8
Olympus E-P2 (Micro Four Thirds Camera)
Olympus E-P2 (Micro Four Thirds Camera)