I have been observing many Gastrotrich from a river sample and finally made some videos. Such nice creatures!
I was lucky to capture this one into a very colorful surrounding. I think it adds a lot to the aesthetic of the video.
Also I made a video of some Colepidae Ciliates feeding on a dead Rotifer.
Gastrotrich video details:
Amscope b120 and iPhone 5s. DF 100 x and BF 200x.
Colepidae Ciliates video details:
Amscope b120 and iPhone 5s. BF at 400 x.
Gastrotrich and Colepidae Ciliates
Gastrotrich and Colepidae Ciliates
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Re: Gastrotrich and Colepidae Ciliate
A really nice catch! And yes - gastrotrichs are beautiful creatures.
The gastrotrich is a young Lepidodermella sp. as it has big scales without any spikes. To determine the species, it would be necessary to have a closer look at the form of the ventral and dorsal scales, but chances are good that it is a Lepidodermella squamata.
The gastrotrich is a young Lepidodermella sp. as it has big scales without any spikes. To determine the species, it would be necessary to have a closer look at the form of the ventral and dorsal scales, but chances are good that it is a Lepidodermella squamata.
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Re: Gastrotrich and Colepidae Ciliate
Very very nice.
Re: Gastrotrich and Colepidae Ciliate
Thank you, Michael and Francisco!
This is great information. I'm impressed by your knowledge. Thank you for taking the time to share it!Michael Müller wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:27 amThe gastrotrich is a young Lepidodermella sp. as it has big scales without any spikes. To determine the species, it would be necessary to have a closer look at the form of the ventral and dorsal scales, but chances are good that it is a Lepidodermella squamata.