Unknown Sphagnum ciliate
Posted: Mon May 13, 2024 9:25 pm
Hi everyone!
I have found a single specimen of this organism in Sphagnum moss beside a spring.
I see 8 CV and a large cytopharynx. In the lower magnification image I think I can see a horseshoe-shaped nucleus (?). And perhaps also a tuft of cilia on the posterior side.
By the way, ithe critter moves backwards strangely.
What can it be? Maybe a contracted dileptid?
Thank you!
I have found a single specimen of this organism in Sphagnum moss beside a spring.
I see 8 CV and a large cytopharynx. In the lower magnification image I think I can see a horseshoe-shaped nucleus (?). And perhaps also a tuft of cilia on the posterior side.
By the way, ithe critter moves backwards strangely.
What can it be? Maybe a contracted dileptid?
Thank you!