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Cyrtolophosis, a colorless colpodid ciliate most often found in a mucous sheath (seen in this image) possibly secreted by mucocysts. Cells often flee the mucous sheath and swim free when transferred to a microscope slide. There is a characteristic prominent anterior ciliary tuft and well developed 'adoral ciliary organelles" (similar in appearance to an undulating membrane) along the left margin of the buccal cavity (both are seen in this image). From temporary rainwater pool in grass field near Boise, Idaho. Oblique illumination