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These are some of the microscopic organisms I've been unable to identify. Can anyone help?

Unidentified

Unidentified

  June 30, 2009


Unidentified

Unidentified

  June 30, 2009

some kind of motile algae?


Unknown 2

Unknown 2

  June 30, 2009

Another of these weird organisms (see Unknown 1) with something growing/spilling from its front. Several of these creatures did this at the same time.


Unknown 1

Unknown 1

  June 30, 2009

There are often hundreds of these in a single drop of pond water. What are they?! They are motile, small (>20 microns) and change shape, as well as "spill" something from the front. (see following photos)


Unidentified Flagellated Protozoan

Unidentified Flagellated Protozoan

  June 30, 2009

Very active, spinning protozoa with very clear red eye spot.