
While observing my MicroAquarium again I noticed a new organism that I had not previously seen. It was a type of analid, it moved from side to side and front to back, which meant that it had two types of muscles that it could expand and contract for movement. I also observed that this organism had red spots covering the entirety of its body and that its body was transparent. I noticed two of these organisms while looking through my Aquarium, but was unable to find them again when I was attempting to take pictures. I plan to post a picture of them within the next couple of weeks. These organisms tend to hang out near the center of the Aquarium. I also saw several more ostracod.
The ostracod that I saw were either towards the center or bottom of my Aquarium. Along with many more single celled organisms zooming around in this tiny environment I saw another interesting creature. After looking it up from the picture I believe that it is a Bdelloid Rotifer.
These are the most common variety of freshwater rotifers and move by extending the head, and latching onto something and then catching up with their feet. They repeat this process to move from place to place.
The ostracod that I saw were either towards the center or bottom of my Aquarium. Along with many more single celled organisms zooming around in this tiny environment I saw another interesting creature. After looking it up from the picture I believe that it is a Bdelloid Rotifer.

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