According to the Term Project Assignment posted at http://botany1112008.blogspot.com/, a microaquarium was set up including the following items/organisms:
A) Pond water sample from Tommy Schumpert Pond, Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge, Kelly Lane , Knox Co. Tennessee. Partial shade exposure Sheet runoff around sink hole. N35 57.256 W83 41.503 947 ft 10/12/2008
B) Plants include those native to water sample above, and added plant sample B. Utricularia vulgaris L. Flowering Plant. A carnivous plant. Collection from: Greenhouse in White Ave Biology Annex. The University of Tennessee. 1400 White Ave. Knox Co. Knoxville TN.Partial shade exposure N 35o57' 33.45" W083o55' 42.01". 932 ft 10/13/2008
Initial setup included a small layer of sediment, mossy vegetation from water sample, and a small sample of plant B. All directions under Botany 111 Bolgspot were followed closely. In addition, all sources used for identification and information will be cited throughout the study. The following observations were made immediately after initial setup:
A) Pond water sample from Tommy Schumpert Pond, Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge, Kelly Lane , Knox Co. Tennessee. Partial shade exposure Sheet runoff around sink hole. N35 57.256 W83 41.503 947 ft 10/12/2008
B) Plants include those native to water sample above, and added plant sample B. Utricularia vulgaris L. Flowering Plant. A carnivous plant. Collection from: Greenhouse in White Ave Biology Annex. The University of Tennessee. 1400 White Ave. Knox Co. Knoxville TN.Partial shade exposure N 35o57' 33.45" W083o55' 42.01". 932 ft 10/13/2008
Initial setup included a small layer of sediment, mossy vegetation from water sample, and a small sample of plant B. All directions under Botany 111 Bolgspot were followed closely. In addition, all sources used for identification and information will be cited throughout the study. The following observations were made immediately after initial setup:
Many paramecia, especcially near the "buffet" at the bottom of the tank. Lots of small rotifers and a few unidentified flagellates. Two apparent insect larvae, appearing as worm-shaped sgmented slow moving objects. One cyclops, apparently female due to the egg sacs on both sides. See following information from http://www.microscope-microscope.org/applications/pond-critters/animals/cyclops.htm
Cyclops are crustaceans and related to lobsters, crabs and shrimp. They are invertebrates with a hard outer shell. They swim freely about.
The cyclops has 5 pair of legs and a divided tail-like appendage called a furca. The Cyclops is very small about 2-3mm long with one black or red eye in the middle of its head. The cyclops is named after the one-eyed monster of Greek legend. It is greenish, straw yellow, or grayish in color. It goes jerking through the water usually in very large numbers. The females carry the eggs (shown in picture) in little side sacs and they multiply rapidly. The cyclops is often seen near water fleas or Daphnia. Many water animals feed upon the cyclops. It has a very important role in the food chain.
The cyclops has 5 pair of legs and a divided tail-like appendage called a furca. The Cyclops is very small about 2-3mm long with one black or red eye in the middle of its head. The cyclops is named after the one-eyed monster of Greek legend. It is greenish, straw yellow, or grayish in color. It goes jerking through the water usually in very large numbers. The females carry the eggs (shown in picture) in little side sacs and they multiply rapidly. The cyclops is often seen near water fleas or Daphnia. Many water animals feed upon the cyclops. It has a very important role in the food chain.
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