First Observation

First observation under microscope revealed several organisms. No camera option was available. There around ten to fifteen small elliptical shaped organisms that moved very quickly. Most of the activity was around the sediment located at the bottom. There were also around 5 to 6 long rod shaped organisms that were divided into many segments. Probably the most interesting observation was the three to five organisms that I have learned to be called cyclops that are very large, move fairly roughly (barging in and out of the dirt) and looking fairly complex. They have one eye, on the head they have two "feelers", and they have a flagella that is powering them around the aquarium.

Sample Location

Location of sample:

Tommy Schumpert Pond, Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge, Kelly Lane, Knox Co. Tennessee. Partial shade exposure sheet runoff around sink hole. N35 57 .256 W83 41.503 947 ft. 10/09/2011.