Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Difflugia acuminata
Cylindrifflugia acuminata
Meet the microscopic mason of the pond world. Difflugia acuminata builds its own protective armor out of tiny grains ...
Microorganisms
Euglena gracilis
Euglena gracilis
The ultimate shape-shifter of the pond world, Euglena gracilis blurs the line between plant and animal. Watch this mi...
Microorganisms
Euglena viridis
Euglena viridis
The shape-shifting green marvel of your garden pond. Euglena viridis is a microscopic powerhouse that acts like both ...
Microorganisms
Paramecium
Paramecium caudatum
Step into the hidden world of the 'Slipper Animalcule.' Though invisible to the naked eye, Paramecium caudatum is a s...
Microorganisms
Sanguina nivaloides
Sanguina nivaloides
Witness the phenomenon of 'watermelon snow,' a vibrant red bloom of Sanguina nivaloides that thrives in the world's c...
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