Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Arcella vulgaris
Arcella vulgaris
The microscopic architect of your backyard pond, Arcella vulgaris builds a stunning golden-brown dome to navigate the...
Protozoa
Vorticella
Vorticella campanula
Meet the microscopic acrobat of the pond world. Vorticella campanula is a stunning, bell-shaped organism that anchors...
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