Coleps hirtus (a small voracious ciliate)
This ciliate was found in a pond in Flagstaff, Arizona.
This single-celled organism looks a barrel with slats and strapping.
Questions:
- How does this single-celled ciliate move?
- Can you think of other types of movement that are similar to the one you see here?
- For what reasons do you think this critter needs to move?
- How does this ciliate's movement compare to other single-celled organisms?
- How are the cilia (the tiny hair-like fibers) arranged on the organism? Do the cilia in different locations have different functions?
- Can you find any cycles in the video? How do these cycles compare to other cycles you know about?
- What is the advantage to this ciliate for having a tube-like shape? How does this critter use its shape?
- What else can you find out about this critter?
More Information:
Go to the ciliates page for more information on these organisms.
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