2 unidentified spathidids

[Ariel Qassis]

Hello,
Here are 2 unidentified anaerobic spathidids,
from the "Nakik pond", Rishon Letsiyon, Israel.
One is full of bacteria.
Those 2 are a good example, in my opinion, why it is obligatory to document Protozoa first without a coverslip, as their morphology often changes significantly.

[Spectrum]

Hello Ariel,
I totally agree with your opinion that images of "free swimming" Protozoa add very important aspects.

Maybe someone here could help with further identification, especially with the unidentified sphatid.

The interaction between protists as a host and their microbiota, living on the surface or inside of the cell, is really faszinating. Here is some article about it:

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:1dcebe43-1db6-442a-a9a3-d73cfb86d090
Very nice images!
Greetings Holger

[Ariel Qassis]

Hello Ariel,
I totally agree with your opinion that images of "free swimming" Protozoa add very important aspects.

Maybe someone here could help with further identification, especially with the unidentified sphatid.

The interaction between protists as a host and their microbiota, living on the surface or inside of the cell, is really faszinating. Here is some article about it:

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:1dcebe43-1db6-442a-a9a3-d73cfb86d090
Very nice images!
Greetings Holger

Thank you Holger,
Ill read it soon.