Exploring Rotifers: Microscopic Life with Foldscope
May 12, 2025 • 2:20 AM UTC
Malaysia
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I'm a graphic designer. I love microscopy and am eager to explore the microcosmos.
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🔬 Found a Rotifer!
I discovered this tiny rotifer while observing a water sample from my backyard using a Foldscope 2.0 at 340x magnification.
Based on its shape, it might be from the genus Lepadella, though I can’t confirm it without proper tools or expertise. Still, it was fascinating to watch!
🍽️ What do rotifers eat?
Rotifers are filter feeders. They eat bacteria, unicellular algae, and tiny bits of decaying organic matter.
Using spinning cilia on their heads, they pull in food and grind it with a jaw-like organ called a mastax.
🔍 How small is it?
To show the scale, I included a screenshot where I circled some nearby bacteria, those tiny specks right next to the rotifer! đź¦
Even though rotifers are microscopic, they’re giants compared to the bacteria around them.
It’s incredible how much hidden life exists in just a drop of water. 💧
đź‘€ Next target:
Still on the hunt for a tardigrade (water bear) definitely a must-see under the microscope!
I discovered this tiny rotifer while observing a water sample from my backyard using a Foldscope 2.0 at 340x magnification.
Based on its shape, it might be from the genus Lepadella, though I can’t confirm it without proper tools or expertise. Still, it was fascinating to watch!
🍽️ What do rotifers eat?
Rotifers are filter feeders. They eat bacteria, unicellular algae, and tiny bits of decaying organic matter.
Using spinning cilia on their heads, they pull in food and grind it with a jaw-like organ called a mastax.
🔍 How small is it?
To show the scale, I included a screenshot where I circled some nearby bacteria, those tiny specks right next to the rotifer! đź¦
Even though rotifers are microscopic, they’re giants compared to the bacteria around them.
It’s incredible how much hidden life exists in just a drop of water. 💧
đź‘€ Next target:
Still on the hunt for a tardigrade (water bear) definitely a must-see under the microscope!
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