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Freshwater sample from Lumpini Park, Bangkok, Thailand.
3 Testate Amoebae. The 2nd one explodes, apparently from a growing air bubble
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Re: 3 Testate Amoebae. The 2nd one explodes, apparently from a growing air bubble
Nice! They are species of Arcella.
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Re: 3 Testate Amoebae. The 2nd one explodes, apparently from a growing air bubble
What is observed is the detachment of a gas vacuole. Arcellae use this type of vacuoles to regulate their buoyancy, to escape or to turn his theca
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Re: 3 Testate Amoebae. The 2nd one explodes, apparently from a growing air bubble
Thank you for that information.Luis Carlos wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 11:25 amWhat is observed is the detachment of a gas vacuole. Arcellae use this type of vacuoles to regulate their buoyancy, to escape or to turn his theca