Pond water microorganisms

To sort things into groups or categories is a uniquely human characteristic. This hub looks at the defining features of the five kingdoms of life: Prokaryotae, Protoctista, Fungi, Animalia and Plantae.

What are decomposed leaves and organic matter in the bottom of your pond doing to your pond's water quality?

Protozoa, from the Greek meaning ‘first animal’, refers to simple, eukaryotic organisms composed of a microscopic single cell. Reproduction is through simple asexual cell division, or b…

Coal harbour sample, 20x*1.6, DIC, HF A

Science Channel on Instagram: “They're in the water – pond water, that is! Infusoria is a term used to describe aquatic creatures – small invertebrates, unicellular…”

The Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition lets us see beyond the capabilities of our unaided eyes. Almost 2000 entries from 70 countries vied for recognition in the 37th annual contest, which celebrates photography through a microscope. Images two through 21 showcase the contest's winners in order, and are followed by a selection of other outstanding works. Scientists and photographers turned their attention on a wide range of subjects, both living and man-made, from lacewing larva…