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Heliozoan (Sun Animalcule)

Order: Actinophryida

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40.2798, -78.8022

Field Notes

Habitat:

Shallow pond in rural SW Pennsylvania.

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Comments (4)

I came across an even nicer one a couple of days ago but had a catastrophic equipment failure so couldn't get an image.
Very few and far between for me, but that could change. Every drop is a new adventure.
Great find and great shot. I have not found any of these yet.

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PublishedOctober 4, 2011

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