actinophrys
Arcella vulgaris (sketch)
Diameter 30-150 micrometres
Freshwater, mainly in nutrient-rich lakes and ponds, around vegetation, also in moist soil
Omnivorous, feeding on smaller bacteria, diatoms, algae, flagellates, and ciliates
Arcella and relatives are protected by shells formed from secreted materials. These are initially clear yellow, turning dark brown with age.
Kingdom Protozoa / Protista
Phylum Amoebozoa
Class Tubulinea
I have a photo of some similar species as microlife.parvarium.com.
Arcella vulgaris (sketch)
Diameter 30-150 micrometres
Freshwater, mainly in nutrient-rich lakes and ponds, around vegetation, also in moist soil
Omnivorous, feeding on smaller bacteria, diatoms, algae, flagellates, and ciliates
Arcella and relatives are protected by shells formed from secreted materials. These are initially clear yellow, turning dark brown with age.
Kingdom Protozoa / Protista
Phylum Amoebozoa
Class Tubulinea
I have a photo of some similar species as microlife.parvarium.com.