Am I right in thinking this is an Amoeba proteus? Hoping for a protozoa expert?
Photographed from an unidentified prepared slide, not live!
Many thanks in advance!
Tatler
Amoeba proteus ID?
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Amoeba proteus ID?
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Re: Amoeba proteus ID?
Likely a proteus, but I am amazed that it survived slide preparation.
Mike
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Michael Reese Much FRMS EMS Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
Re: Amoeba proteus ID?
Thanks Mike, I know it has been stained.....are they pretty well colourless when alive?
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Re: Amoeba proteus ID?
I haven't seen a Proteus in some time, but depending on the bodies in the amoeba, they can be quite colorful, especially in dark field.
Mike
Mike
Michael Reese Much FRMS EMS Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA