Microscopic life is a hidden world most of us never get to see, but the diversity and wonder of organisms one can see in a simple drop of pond water is outstanding!
This page shows some of the videos I've taken using my own microscope and camera. I've attempted to name and classify the organisms where possible but such is the niche nature of this field of study that trying to identify some organisms down to species level is nearly impossible! Sometimes just admiring their anonymous beauty is sufficient ;-)
The videos are taken using different techniques such as brightfield and darkfield microscopy.
For more information and resources this guide may prove helpful.
NOTE: Identification work is ongoing and, as an amateur, incorrect IDs are entirely possible. Any help is appreciated!
Ciliates
Stentors
Rotifers
Water Bears (Tardigrades)
Gastrotrichs
Amoebae
Algae
Flagellates
Arthropods
Worms
Diatoms
Heliozoa
Vorticella