Vorticella aquadulcis 400X
Vorticella aquadulcis
SESSILE CILIATES
- occur as single organisms
- small vorticella < 50 µm
- slightly rounded
- peristomal disc narrower than cell
- clear ribs on side of body
- stalk muscle
- “horseshoe-shaped” nucleus, horizontal in anterior part of cell
IN ACTIVATED SLUDGE AND BIOFILMS:
- with good oxygen supply