Visiting my microaqaurim was interesting today. I saw an organism that I could see move with my naked eye while I was observing the outside of the aquarium. I quickly placed it under the microscope and I saw it. It was huge. Haha. I'm not sure what it was; I will see if I can find it again next time. Or if there are more of them.
There were two more organisms I identifed. I will be posting pictures of them.
Forest, 1954 Figure 519
Gastrotrichs are small, most commonly 0.1 - 0.5mm, transparent creatures. Their body is consisted of cilia which covers the creature's underside, enabling it to glide smoothly over plant and other surfaces. They feed on living and dead organic matter.
Peridinium is a dinoflagellate with thick, armored plates that are often lobed and ornamented.
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