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2023-05-29
elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-04-01

Any thoughts on this gorgeous object? It looks a bit like a dinocyst from the dinoflagellate genus Brigantedinium, but might be too big? My other thought is a flatworm egg of some kind. What do you think?

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #phytoplankton #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #microscopy #microorganism #zooplankton

Microscopy - a brown, spherical object about 154 micrometers in diameterMicroscopy - a brown, spherical object about 154 micrometers in diameter
elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-03-30

I’m really not sure about this one. It’s pretty raggedy and beat-up. I’m wondering, could this be foraminifera Procerolagena multilaterata? I need to make friends with a #foram expert to check my #foraminifera IDs! Anyone willing to be my go-to scientist?

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #microscopy #microorganism #zooplankton

Microscopy - an ovoid object with a tattered margin and lines running lengthwise along the body. It ends in a point at the bottom. Size approx 231 microns
elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-03-21

I’m still none the wiser about these mysteries. Flatworm eggs? Foraminifera? If you can shed any light on to these beauties, please share your knowledge! There are 2 individuals here. Pic 1 is one fella, and pics 2 and 3 are the other fella (who appears to have a spiky surface).

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #microscopy #microorganism #zooplankton

Microscopy- individual 1. a light brown oval with a flat apex and a margin around the outside. 169 microns long and 147 microns wide.Microscopy- individual 2. a light brown oval with a flat apex and a margin around the outside. The surface is covered in short black spikes. 171 microns long and 165 microns wide.Microscopy- individual 2. a light brown oval with a flat apex and a margin around the outside. The surface is covered in short black spikes but this focal plane shows the margin more clearly. 171 microns long and 165 microns wide.
elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-03-15

I’m super excited by this one. I think, I _think_, this is Amphitetras antediluviana, a new-to-me species of diatom from Cromer. I ADORE their cubic form 🎁 (yes more geometry!)

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #phytoplankton #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #diatom #diatoms #microscopy #microorganism

Microscopy- a zig zag chain of cuboid diatoms with knobbly corners.
elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-03-15

Oh the wondrous geometry of diatoms! This fabulous triangular number is Triceratium favus.

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #phytoplankton #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #diatom #diatoms #microscopy #microorganism

Microscopy - a triangular diatom with many hexagonal pores.
elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-03-10

Can anyone shed any light on this little mystery? Too big to be the diatom Cylindrotheca closterium, my second guess is a dinoflagellate (perhaps Amphisolenia sp.?). What do you think? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #phytoplankton #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #diatom #diatoms #microscopy #microorganism

Microscopy - a golden, spindle-shaped object. Scale bar reads 150 microns.Microscopy - close up on a golden, spindle-shaped object.Microscopy - close up on a golden, spindle-shaped object.Microscopy - close up on a golden, spindle-shaped object.
elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-03-05

Oooo! New (to me) things! I think these are some dinocysts of the Polykrikos genus of dinoflagellates. If you think different, let me know! #alwayslearning

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #phytoplankton #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #microscopy #microorganism #dinocyst #dinoflagellates

Microscopy - a roughly oval object with a crazy paving type textureMicroscopy - a roughly oval object with a crazy paving type texture
elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-03-02

So glad this diatom species is back in my samples. I don’t know why I love Ditylum brightwellii, but I do!

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #phytoplankton #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #diatom #diatoms #microscopy #microorganism

Microscopy - a rectangle diatom with spikes projecting out from both ends
elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-03-01

A lovely ladder of colonial diatom Bellerochea malleus.

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #phytoplankton #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #diatom #diatoms #microscopy #microorganism

Microscopy - a flat-looking chain of rectangular diatoms with two teardrop shaped gaps between them
elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-02-26

A marine mite amongst the sand and diatoms. I’m digging his outfit - very funky!

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #microscopy #microorganism #zooplankton #marinemite #mite

youtu.be/ue0ylt5twO4

elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-02-25

Twisty twisty! This colonial diatom Asterionellopsis glacialis is increasing in my samples. It has been known to bloom around here so it’ll be interesting to see how, when, and if that happens this year.

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #phytoplankton #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #diatom #diatoms #microscopy #microorganism

Microscopy - triangular golden diatoms with spines pointing outwards in a twisted chain.
elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-02-25

I could watch the ballet of colonial diatom Bacillaria paxilliferea for hours. Mesmerising!

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #phytoplankton #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #diatom #diatoms #microscopy #microorganism

youtu.be/kxe_ftqOVuc

elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-02-25

This was a weird one. So pretty and I’d never seen anything like it! The wonderful @microbe_guru over on insta came to my rescue once more and informed me it is a Radiosperma - a protist. I know nothing about them, so I’m off to read a paper.

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #microscopy #microorganism #zooplankton #protist

Microscopy- an orange circle surrounded by overlapping dense hairs. If a fried egg was hairy.
elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-02-24

A mystery! Anyone know what this might be? Plankton sample, North Norfolk, UK (North Sea). Fixed with Lugols

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #phytoplankton #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #microscopy #microorganism #zooplankton

Microscopy - a round object with a dark brown interior and a thin spikey golden skin on the outside.
elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-02-24

This is the first time I’ve seen Thalassiosira eccentrica as a joined pair! Can you see the little thread between them joining them together? It’s the little things that get me excited!

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #phytoplankton #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #diatom #diatoms #microscopy #microorganism

Microscopy - two circular diatoms in girdle view, so they look like rectangles. In between them is a barely visible transparent thread, connecting them.
elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-02-23

More new-to-me species! I’m thinking this diatom is Aulacodiscus argus. Time to do my new species dance! 🕺

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #phytoplankton #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #diatom #diatoms #microscopy #microorganism

Microscopy- a large round diatom with lots of pores in its transparent frustule (exoskeleton).
elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-02-22

The diversity of my samples is definitely on the up! 😍 My first Triceratium favus (a diatom) in valve and girdle view.

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #phytoplankton #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #diatom #diatoms #microscopy #microorganism

Microscopy - diatom in girdle view. A rectangle with a central longitudinal band.Microscopy - the same diatom in valve view. It is triangular in shape.
elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-02-22

This is super pretty and I _think_ it’s my first Bolivinitidae (family) Foraminifera! Let me know if you can get it to genus (or even species!).

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #phytoplankton #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #microscopy #microorganism #foraminifera

Microscopy - a long oval foraminifera with a braided appearance.Microscopy - a long oval foraminifera with a braided appearance.
elizabethbestonelizabethbeston@mastodonapp.uk
2023-02-21

This species seems to be increasing in my samples at the moment - Asterionellopsis glacialis

#marinebiology #marinebiologyuk #northnorfolkcoast #northsea #sea #ocean #biology #phytoplankton #plankton #marinetaxonomy #wildlife #nature #diatom #diatoms #microscopy #microorganism

Microscopy - a colony of triangle diatoms with spines extending out.

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