Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Amoeba proteus
Amoeba proteus
The shapeshifting giant of the microscopic world, Amoeba proteus brings the drama of the jungle to a single drop of p...
Protists
Difflugia oblonga
Difflugia oblonga
The ultimate microscopic architect, Difflugia oblonga builds a stunning suit of armor from grains of sand. Explore th...
Protists
Phacus
Phacus orbicularis
Meet the pancake of the pond—a vibrant, disk-shaped microorganism that blurs the line between plant and animal. Phacu...
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