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Codonella (Testate Amoeba)

Codonella sp. from a metalimnetic layer, Barbadoes Pond, Dover/Madbury NH USA. At least 100 individuals were observed, none with cilia or pseudopods.   Lorica appears to be mainly an organic secretion with scant outer coating of foreign particles.

Codonella sp. with agglutination of silicaceous particles on outer layer of lorica.
Photograph by Jason Oyadomari posted online

Codonella sp.  Lorica appears to have an agglutination of calcareous particles.
Photograph by Wolfgang Bettighofer posted online

Codonella sp.  Lorica appears to be mainly an organic secretion.
Photograph by John Dolan posted online

Codonella sp. Lorica appears to be mainly an organic secretion.
Photograph by John Dolan posted online

Codonella cratera
Photograph posted online

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