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Prorodontida

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Image of Tiarina fusus Bergh 1881
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  • Image of Tiarina fusus Bergh 1881
    Tiarina fusus
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    John Dolan   Aquaparadox
    The mouth end of this marine ciliate is at the top. It has calcium carbonate plates (the beaded surface). It feeds on microscopic algae.
  • Image of Prorodon Ehrenberg 1834
    John Dolan   Aquaparadox
    This ciliate from the Chesapeake Bay is a true omnivore having managed to ingest 3 pine pollen grains (the dark objects that resemble Mickey Mouse hats).
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