is this an Ostracod ?

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mete
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is this an Ostracod ?

#1 Post by mete » Fri Aug 27, 2021 12:59 pm

Sometimes it is quite active without changing its location much. Its long side is approx. 0.5mm.

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dtsh
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Re: is this an Ostracod ?

#2 Post by dtsh » Fri Aug 27, 2021 2:43 pm

I don't know what it is, but it looks like a tiny mussel to me.
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mete
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Re: is this an Ostracod ?

#3 Post by mete » Fri Aug 27, 2021 5:55 pm

I think the same, but looking for a more scientific answer :)
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Red_Green
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Re: is this an Ostracod ?

#4 Post by Red_Green » Thu Sep 09, 2021 3:44 am

Sphaeriidae aka pea clams or fingernail clams.
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mete
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Re: is this an Ostracod ?

#5 Post by mete » Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:08 pm

Thanks!
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Javier
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Re: is this an Ostracod ?

#6 Post by Javier » Sat Sep 11, 2021 1:27 am

Nice video and images!
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