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The tiny organisms found in pond water are fascinating subjects to study under the microscope, and can captivate both beginners and experienced microscopists for a lifetime! This virtual pond dip introduces some of the commoner types and hopefully encourages an exploration of the incredible 'world within a world' of a real pond. Click the mouse over each organism to display its factfile, which also gives links to more detailed articles. Each organism's relative size is to scale in the image; actual sizes are given in the factfiles. A more extensive guide to major groups of pond life can be found on the Pond Life Identification Kit pages. You don't need any special
equipment to begin studying pond life. For simple tips, see how to collect microscopic pond life. |
