Actinophrys Sol

"Actinophrys Sol"

This is Actinophrys Sol, also called the "Sun Animalcule" for obvious reasons. This creature belongs to the Order of Heliozoida or Heliozoans. These are almost never seen moving - they just float in the water. This speciman is about 50 microns wide (the main body).

© 2004 Duane Frybarger


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