Can anyone identify this microorganism?
I was examining some rainwater from my backyard in Richmond, VA, and found this microorganism. I took some pictures of it at 400x and 1000x (see below). The microorganism is attached to some moss and appears to be using it as an anchor while hunting/feeding. While feeding, it stretches out and searches for food, and once it catches something, it snaps back into itself. I also got some pictures of the microorganism while resting.
I'm not sure what this is and would appreciate any input. Thanks!
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They seem to be rotifers, the fuzzy (supposedly rotating) mouthparts are part of what convinces me. The behavior you mentioned of latching on the moss with their 'tails' is also a characteristic behavior of rotifers. They are also able to retract their bodies just as you mentioned.
다음은 논쟁을 뒷받침 할 수있는 로티퍼의 이미지입니다.
나는 마지막 이미지에 대해 확신이 없지만 지금은 그것이 다양한 원형 / 접힌 로티퍼이거나 완전히 다른 종류의 미생물이라고 가정하고 있습니다.
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