Dorsal infraciliature

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Dorsal infraciliature of the nassulid ciliate Colpodidium caudatum (WILBERT,1982). Collected from an organically enriched temporary freshwater puddle in Boise, Idaho (43° 36’ 49.03” N 116° 13’ 23.77”W elev. 2674 ft.), pH 9.35; water temperature 31.1 C. July 2006. Stained by the silver carbonate technique (see Foissner, W. Europ. J. Protistol., 27:313-330;1991). Brightfield.