Found in moss
Paired, split claws
Found in moss left in water
Claws are split and in pairs
No plates on back
In light microscope on moss(Hylocomium splendens). Picture taken from video, can unfortunately upload video where the 8 legs and typical "tardigrade-moves" are visible.
Aus Moos vor dem Gebäude isoliert
Magnification of photos: 100×, 200×, 200×, 200×, 400×, 400×, 400×, 400×, 400×, 600×, 600×, 600×, 600×, 600×
Habitat: muddy water and water squeezed from Sphagnum in a swamp. Associated plants: Carex cf. nigra. This specimen was observed six days after collection.
Photo taken with a Celestron PentaView Digital Microscope. According to their website, the FOV (i.e. the diagonal width) at 100× is 600 µm.
In intertidal algae affixed to basalt rock. Bright-field microscopy.
Image 1: dorsum
Image 2: laterodorsum
Image 3: latus
In intertidal algae affixed to basalt rock. Bright-field microscopy.
Image 1: dorsum
Image 2: laterodorsum
Image 3: latus