amoboid like creature?

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Bix
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amoboid like creature?

#1 Post by Bix » Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:41 am

Hi,

Not sure what this is, any help appreciated. It came from a fresh water pond.

https://youtu.be/AKyRSUZDQpI

Thanks, Tina
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Bruce Taylor
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Re: amoboid like creature?

#2 Post by Bruce Taylor » Thu Sep 21, 2023 11:54 am

I believe this is Mastigamoeba setosa.
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Bix
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Re: amoboid like creature?

#3 Post by Bix » Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:36 pm

Thanks so much, Bruce! I was hoping that you would look at it. It was quite a puzzle for us. Characteristics of an amoeba, with spicules. Amazing what you will find.

Tina
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