I have seen many ciliates with a narrowed waist and often wondered if this was a prelude to dividing.
This one seemed more advanced than usual so was worth watching !
Or were they mating, or just by chance stuck together ?
60x achro objective > APS-C sensor
Video :- https://youtu.be/x_mfDvX5gPE
A dividing ciliate(Oxytricha?) or mating?
Re: A dividing ciliate(Oxytricha?) or mating?
Nice catch and register!
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Re: A dividing ciliate(Oxytricha?) or mating?
Not an accident. Good shot.
Re: A dividing ciliate(Oxytricha?) or mating?
Thanks guys.