New to me critter
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New to me critter
The scale in the lower right is incorrect - should be 100 micrometers instead of 200. The video is slowed by 2x.
Thanks.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M-CBZ0 ... sp=sharing
Thanks.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M-CBZ0 ... sp=sharing
1. Olympus BH2 BHTU trinocular w/DPlan objectives, Risingcam 20mp 1” USB
2. Motic SMZ 168 Stereo w/Nikon 1 V1
3. Extreme macro rig Nikon D500/PB6 bellows/10x CFI Achr/Raynox DCR150/Wemacro Rail
2. Motic SMZ 168 Stereo w/Nikon 1 V1
3. Extreme macro rig Nikon D500/PB6 bellows/10x CFI Achr/Raynox DCR150/Wemacro Rail
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Re: New to me critter
It's a double spiky bent sausage-thing.
I think.
I think.
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Re: New to me critter
It actually did come from the pond.
1. Olympus BH2 BHTU trinocular w/DPlan objectives, Risingcam 20mp 1” USB
2. Motic SMZ 168 Stereo w/Nikon 1 V1
3. Extreme macro rig Nikon D500/PB6 bellows/10x CFI Achr/Raynox DCR150/Wemacro Rail
2. Motic SMZ 168 Stereo w/Nikon 1 V1
3. Extreme macro rig Nikon D500/PB6 bellows/10x CFI Achr/Raynox DCR150/Wemacro Rail
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Re: New to me critter
This is two stylonychine ciliates (probably Stylonychia) in conjugation. They are exchanging gametes.
Re: New to me critter
Had a busy day with a drop of water pond. Can someone please help ID this organism?
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New to microscopy after 45 years
Former gemologist and teacher
Omax M83EZ-CO2 w/Nikon Z fc
LinkMicro LM249MS
Former gemologist and teacher
Omax M83EZ-CO2 w/Nikon Z fc
LinkMicro LM249MS
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Re: New to me critter
@MitchW It's a Stentor. Identification to species would begin with a clear view of the macronucleus.
Re: New to me critter
Thank you
New to microscopy after 45 years
Former gemologist and teacher
Omax M83EZ-CO2 w/Nikon Z fc
LinkMicro LM249MS
Former gemologist and teacher
Omax M83EZ-CO2 w/Nikon Z fc
LinkMicro LM249MS