Observing Millikan Pond Water
Apr 09, 2019 • 3:08 AM UTC
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Figure 1: Image taken using a cellphone camera through the microscope The image above was obtained using a cellphone camera and the Foldscope. The sample was obtained from the Turtle Pond near Millikan at around 8 PM in the evening. It was obtained by the TAs using a pipette.
It was difficult to identify any organisms in the sample. It was not possible to clearly see any kinds of organisms even after trying different samples.
I have questions about how to properly identify organisms in the samples or prepare them. I was not able to view any of the organisms in the pond water but there should have been a large variety of microbes and bacteria since the water came from a pond. Although using a light source provided more contrast, it was difficult to tell if this was due to an air bubble or the edge of the tape.
It was difficult to identify any organisms in the sample. It was not possible to clearly see any kinds of organisms even after trying different samples.
I have questions about how to properly identify organisms in the samples or prepare them. I was not able to view any of the organisms in the pond water but there should have been a large variety of microbes and bacteria since the water came from a pond. Although using a light source provided more contrast, it was difficult to tell if this was due to an air bubble or the edge of the tape.
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