Tuesday, October 28, 2008

First Observation


After receiving our microaquariums we filled them with water samples and various forms of plant material. We then had the opportunity to view our aquariums under magnification. I noticed many microorganisms, but the most extraordinary was the organism I found which appeared to be attached to the moss in the aquarium. After some searching on the internet I believe Ive found that it is called a "stalked ciliate" (pictured above). This
organism seemed to straighten out then shoot back towards the moss. I saw other various circular organisms floating around near these "stalked ciliate" but am unable to identify them.

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