little red fuzzy things

l3fty999

l3fty999

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These look pretty cool, but I'd like to know what they are. I was thinking maybe the little hairs are part of how it filters food out of the water?
 

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charlesr1958

charlesr1958

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Looks to be a commonly found Foraminiferan, which as you already guessed, trap/catch food and detritus as it passes by in the water flow.

Chuck
 
l3fty999

l3fty999

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charlesr1958 said:
Looks to be a commonly found Foraminiferan, which as you already guessed, trap/catch food and detritus as it passes by in the water flow.

Chuck
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Thank you for the ID, how big do they get? Or better yet, how about a link I can go to for more info?

Aaron
 
l3fty999

l3fty999

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l3fty999 said:
Thank you for the ID, how big do they get? Or better yet, how about a link I can go to for more info?

Aaron
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Nevermind, you already had a link right there, I suppose I should open my eyes a little more...:look: By the way, cool site!

Aaron
 
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