10gnano Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 crazy pictures, reminds me of looking at slides during botany class Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Scanning Electron Microscopy of Zooplankton Hello All! It's taken me a while to gather all of this data; a minute here and there after sessions of looking at actual research samples, but I've finally managed to gather a decent collection of images. This entry's samples consist of some pods that I managed to get out of my fuge. I found an infant amphipod, a copepod, something that looks vaguely like a caterpillar, and something that may be a microscopic bivalve of sorts. Enough chatter, here's the good stuff! First off, here is the amphipod I found. I used some static to get him to stand on his hind legs so that I could look him straight in the eye. ROOOAR!!! Actually, I say he looks a little like Tony the Tiger. What do you think? :lol: Let's zoom in on that mouth a little. "The better to EAT you with!!!" Arms: The CLAW! Okay. So, next let's take a look at that caterpillar thing I found. If anyone has a more definitive identification I'd love to hear it. I really enjoyed imaging this guy, though to be honest, I'm not sure which side is the front and which side is that back. These hairs made for some beautiful contrast! Next, the bivalve thing. My other guesses are that it is a protozoan, daphnia, or maybe cladoceran Evadne sp. Again, please contact me on this one if anyone knows for sure what this is. Zooming in on the edge. Finally, here is the copepod. This little pod was a lot of fun to explore. I understand how these things can stick to our glass walls now. Their spikes have spikes of their own. I even think their spike's spikes have spikes. There's something to think about. I took the time at home to colorize this one. Did you know that copepods only have one eye? You can see it in the front. Spikes! Here's a closer look at the tail: There was some bacteria caught up here: This reminds me of a hunting knife: Thanks for checking out my work! More to come in the future. I'm thinking about looking at food. Specifically, Oyster Feast from Reef Nutrition. Is it really 1-200um as they claim? We'll soon find out! Link to comment
yoshii Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Wow. Amazing pictures! The amphipod is so creepy yet cool, I really like the copepod, those are some crazy spikes! Link to comment
bensanders Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Good idea to check out food. If you don't already have some, can I mail you a sprinkle of Reef Chili to check out too? I promise I won't commit some kind of bio-chemical crime Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Wow. Amazing pictures! The amphipod is so creepy yet cool, I really like the copepod, those are some crazy spikes! Thanks yoshii! I thought so too. Good idea to check out food. If you don't already have some, can I mail you a sprinkle of Reef Chili to check out too? I promise I won't commit some kind of bio-chemical crime Hmm, I've never heard of Reef Chili. Looks cool. I'm more interested in looking at live food, but it's worth a shot! They say that there is a good variety of stuff in there. PM sent! Link to comment
bensanders Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Hmm, I've never heard of Reef Chili. Looks cool. I'm more interested in looking at live food, but it's worth a shot! PM sent. Word! Yeah it might be interesting to see what these dried, powdered coral foods look like...see if it's possible to identify any of the ingredients they say goes into it. It might just end up looking like brown mush, who knows. Link to comment
SRGaudio Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I really love that you do this, as I am sure everyone else does also, so I just wanna say thanks! It is so cool! Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Very Cool! Thanks lakshwadeep! Word! Yeah it might be interesting to see what these dried, powdered coral foods look like...see if it's possible to identify any of the ingredients they say goes into it. It might just end up looking like brown mush, who knows. Good point. It would be good to know what where shoving into our corals these days. Can't wait to see it! I really love that you do this, as I am sure everyone else does also, so I just wanna say thanks! It is so cool! Thanks SRGaudio! I sincerely appreciate your appreciation. It's a lot of fun to look into the little crevices of the world that most people rarely see. It's even more fun to share that stuff with the community. I'd like to imagine in the future, that the wish list for the common reefer will go something like this: Vortech DSLR Microscope! Link to comment
Catbus Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 how are you taking these pictures I apologize if it was stated earlier.. I haven't read the thread. sweet pictures though! Link to comment
metrokat Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I don't think I can sleep tonight Mr. Microscope Link to comment
kevlow Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Incedible and fascinating! The bacteria on the copepod was an interesting pic. Aparrently the fleas have fleas. I realize that this is alot of work on your part with equipment of incredible value. Hopefully this does not create a problem for you professionally because I really enjoy this photos. So much better then the routine threads. These are things that most of us will never see unless we were to subscribe to science journals. thanks a million, Kevin " Is it really 1-200um as they claim" What does this refer to? Link to comment
nor_cal_nano Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Pretty sure I know what that is.... My neighbors dog leaves them behind sometimes. On a more serious note.. Very nice pictures man. Thanks for sharing and keep em coming. Link to comment
metrokat Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 is the catepillar thingee a slug/cucumber perhaps? Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 speechless Thanks marc3lo19! how are you taking these pictures I apologize if it was stated earlier.. I haven't read the thread. sweet pictures though! Hello Catbus. I use a scanning electron microscope. There's lots more images to see throughout the thread. Enjoy! I don't think I can sleep tonight Mr. Microscope I love all the crazy stuff that crawls around us that we can't see. You should see the things that walk around in your carpeting! Incedible and fascinating! The bacteria on the copepod was an interesting pic. Aparrently the fleas have fleas. I realize that this is alot of work on your part with equipment of incredible value. Hopefully this does not create a problem for you professionally because I really enjoy this photos. So much better then the routine threads. These are things that most of us will never see unless we were to subscribe to science journals. thanks a million, Kevin " Is it really 1-200um as they claim" What does this refer to? N'ah! No trouble. I just consider it training and perfecting my skills on the microscope. So does my director. We're encouraged to get involved with the community as well. 'Anything to get people excited about science is a good thing for us. 1-200um or 1-200 "microns" is the size of the food that Reef Nutrition claims. A micron is one 1000th of a millimeter. So, that would be the equivalent of 0.001 mm to 0.2 mm. I hope that helps. I'll be able to measure these sizes with the microscope. Pretty sure I know what that is.... My neighbors dog leaves them behind sometimes. On a more serious note.. Very nice pictures man. Thanks for sharing and keep em coming. LOL!!! Good call. Thanks nor_cal_nano! is the catepillar thingee a slug/cucumber perhaps? You got me? It's tiny! I measured it at about a third of a millimeter in length. 'Hard to say. I'm sure someone out there knows though. Link to comment
Deleted User 6 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 ah hell yeah M. that's some badassery right there. i'd hate to be shrunk down to 1/1000 of my size and thrown in my reef tank. Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 ah hell yeah M. that's some badassery right there. i'd hate to be shrunk down to 1/1000 of my size and thrown in my reef tank. Thanks DHaut! LOL! Yeah, we'd need some serious ray guns to survive at that size. Amazing pics! Thanks pismo! Link to comment
new-b-reefer Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 truly amazing, fascinating, and jaw dropping. a really cool look at the little critters we all take for granted and or overlook. thanks for sharing. your posts are always so intriguing Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Check it out! I made Advanced Aquarist again! http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/podzi...ds-and-copepods Link to comment
iball1804 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Hi Eric Roth! :wave: That's awesome! Great shots Link to comment
SRGaudio Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Congrats man! That's really cool Link to comment
mcarroll Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 It melts my brain too. That's why I'm planning to spend the first half of my life looking into microscopes and the second half looking out of telescopes into the universe. I've always enjoyed watching the stars. I figure between the two, I'll get a good perspective on life in general and the human experience in the universe. Wonderful pics, great thread, and a half decent plan! Just don't forget to take frequent breaks from looking at outter- and inner-space to go outside! (Yes, people, "outside" is real too!) ;-) -Matt Link to comment
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