Observation Five

 

On 11/14/13 I made my fifth and final observation.  I witnessed some living Cymbella.  Until this point, they all appeared to be dead.  I also saw some Actinosphaerium.  I did not think that this was a living thing at all.  Overall I think that the paramecium in the tank took over.  Most organisms that were witnessed in the first days were no longer alive.

Observation Four

The numerous organisms turned out to be paramecium.  Their numbers have decreased from last week's.  They still hold about 98% of my micro aquarium population.  I saw the worm like thing again.  Unfortunately before I could photograph or record it, I lost track of where it was.  It moved like an inch-worm.  At one point, it seemed as if some paramecium were interacting with it.  I also witnessed an amoeba moving around.  I recorded it, but due to technical issues I was unable to retrieve the video in time for this post. 

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