L = 88
Tried to get this little fellow to turn onto his ventral side to no avail. He zoomed around until he got stuck (image 2). Taking pity, I released him back into his jar. :)
Collected from floating aquatic masses in wetland among emergent plants. Dodge County, Wisconsin. 7/14/2024.
L about 125 um
W at head about 25 um
Very flexible, water was almost gone under the coverslip and it was still searching rapidly
40x Objective (10X Ocular)
Water sample taken from pond, incubated for 3 days.
Photo Credit: Alexander Leacock
L=125 um W=29 um (widest pt)
I see bristles so hope I'm right on this one.