Freshwater Microscopic Organisms


amoeba

blue-green algae

blue-green algae

 

ciliate

daphnia

desmid

 

diatoms

diatom

diatom

diatom

diatom

euglena

euglena

euglena

flagellate

green protist

 

 

parameciums

paramecium

paramecium

 

rotifers

rotifers

 

 


synura

synura

 

 


vorticella

vorticella

 

 


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Online Microscopy Resources:

** The links below do not represent an endorsement for a particular product or vendor, but rather a beginning set of websites that contain information that may be of use to those interested in microscopy.

Published Microscopy Resources:

  • Science Experiements with a Microscope . Shar Levine & Leslie Johnstone. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
  • Exploring with the Microscope. Werner Nachtigall. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.

** Please be aware that the identification of organisms on this site is done by a novice naturalist. Any assistance regarding incorrect or missing identification would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to contact me at the email address shown below.


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Created by Michael R. Clapp (2007). All rights reserved.
For more information, contact: mclapp@nwnature.net

updated: 8/5/07