Pinky The Worm - Video

canonloader · 25th of April 2012 (Wed)

A large Freshwater Bristle Worm, species unknown, identified as Dero digitata, from the silt and mud at the bottom of my microbe aquarium. It was suggested that I dredge that and see what was living in it. I knew there were worms, cause I could see their tunnels next to the glass. Apparently there are lots of them, cause I got at least this one the first try.

Watch it fullscreen if your able.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b50zkB043Ts

rick_reno · 25th of April 2012 (Wed)

wow, that's amazing. you can see right thru it.

orionmystery · 25th of April 2012 (Wed)

Cool video Mitch.

canonloader · 25th of April 2012 (Wed)

Thanks Rick. Most of the worms are almost transparent at this size. The real discovery on this one, at least for me, was seeing and recognizing the cilia on the tail, to ensure fresh water flows over the gills. That was a real find for me.

canonloader · 25th of April 2012 (Wed)

Thanks Kurt. Finding these guys is always a rush.

BasAndrews · 27th of April 2012 (Fri)

A great vid Mitch.

tmoore323 · 27th of April 2012 (Fri)

Very Cool!

canonloader · 27th of April 2012 (Fri)

Thanks for looking Bas and Tmoore. These kind of worms are very cool to watch. They make up a huge part of the diet of migratory shore birds. When you see them knitting the water and sand along a lake shore or river bank like a runaway sewing machine, this is what they are after.

LordV · 28th of April 2012 (Sat)

Interesting subject and V good video
Brian v.

madjack · 28th of April 2012 (Sat)

very trippy worm... neat video

Natuurfreak · 28th of April 2012 (Sat)

very interesting and great to see.... excellent work..

Rob,

canonloader · 28th of April 2012 (Sat)

Thanks for looking Brian, MadJack and Rob. I should dredge the mud more often, cause I see plenty of worm tunnels in the muck. Wonder what else is down there.

madjack · 28th of April 2012 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by canonloader

Thanks for looking Brian, MadJack and Rob. I should dredge the mud more often, cause I see plenty of worm tunnels in the muck. Wonder what else is down there.

If its bigger than a breadbox, throw it on the grill.

canonloader · 28th of April 2012 (Sat)

I have an icepick ready in case it crawls to the edge of the slide and drops into my lap.

25th of April 2012 (Wed)	#1
canonloader Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Behind A Camera Posts: 52,850 IMAGE EDITING OK	Pinky The Worm - Video A large Freshwater Bristle Worm, species unknown, identified as Dero digitata, from the silt and mud at the bottom of my microbe aquarium. It was suggested that I dredge that and see what was living in it. I knew there were worms, cause I could see their tunnels next to the glass. Apparently there are lots of them, cause I got at least this one the first try. Watch it fullscreen if your able. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b50zkB043Ts __________________ Mitch- ____...^.^...____ My Microscope Stuff Gear List, My Flash Gallery, My You Tube, Ride My Bi-Sickle War is not about who's right, it's about who's left. Last edited by canonloader : 27th of April 2012 (Fri) at 20:24.

25th of April 2012 (Wed)	#2
rick_reno Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 42,424	Re: Pinky The Worm - Video wow, that's amazing. you can see right thru it.

25th of April 2012 (Wed)	#3
orionmystery Cream of the Crop Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 10,099	Re: Pinky The Worm - Video Cool video Mitch. __________________ Kurt, 40D, MP-E65 & MT-24EX for full flash, Sigma 150 +1.4x TC for natural light. My Macro Rig

25th of April 2012 (Wed)	#4
canonloader Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Behind A Camera Posts: 52,850 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Pinky The Worm - Video Thanks Rick. Most of the worms are almost transparent at this size. The real discovery on this one, at least for me, was seeing and recognizing the cilia on the tail, to ensure fresh water flows over the gills. That was a real find for me. __________________ Mitch- ____...^.^...____ My Microscope Stuff Gear List, My Flash Gallery, My You Tube, Ride My Bi-Sickle War is not about who's right, it's about who's left.

25th of April 2012 (Wed)	#5
canonloader Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Behind A Camera Posts: 52,850 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Pinky The Worm - Video Thanks Kurt. Finding these guys is always a rush. __________________ Mitch- ____...^.^...____ My Microscope Stuff Gear List, My Flash Gallery, My You Tube, Ride My Bi-Sickle War is not about who's right, it's about who's left.

27th of April 2012 (Fri)	#6
BasAndrews Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bristol UK Posts: 7,595 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Pinky The Worm - Video A great vid Mitch. __________________ Bas I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous.

27th of April 2012 (Fri)	#7
tmoore323 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,263 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Pinky The Worm - Video Very Cool!

27th of April 2012 (Fri)	#8
canonloader Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Behind A Camera Posts: 52,850 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Pinky The Worm - Video Thanks for looking Bas and Tmoore. These kind of worms are very cool to watch. They make up a huge part of the diet of migratory shore birds. When you see them knitting the water and sand along a lake shore or river bank like a runaway sewing machine, this is what they are after. __________________ Mitch- ____...^.^...____ My Microscope Stuff Gear List, My Flash Gallery, My You Tube, Ride My Bi-Sickle War is not about who's right, it's about who's left.

28th of April 2012 (Sat)	#9
LordV Macro Photo-Lord of the Year 2006 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Worthing UK Posts: 46,012 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Pinky The Worm - Video Interesting subject and V good video Brian v. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordv/ http://www.lordv.smugmug.com/ Macro Hints and tips http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=807056 Canon 20D, Canon 40D, Canon 5D mk2, Sigma 105mm EX macro, Tamron 90mm macro, Canon MPE-65,18-55 kit lens X2, canon 200mm F2.8 L, Tamron 28-70mm xrdi, Other assorted bits

28th of April 2012 (Sat)	#10
madjack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orange County, Ca. Posts: 1,110 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Pinky The Worm - Video very trippy worm... neat video __________________ God Bless Our Troops... Especially the Snipers. www.pva.org

28th of April 2012 (Sat)	#11
Natuurfreak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,064	Re: Pinky The Worm - Video very interesting and great to see.... excellent work.. Rob,

28th of April 2012 (Sat)	#14
canonloader Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Behind A Camera Posts: 52,850 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Pinky The Worm - Video I have an icepick ready in case it crawls to the edge of the slide and drops into my lap. __________________ Mitch- ____...^.^...____ My Microscope Stuff Gear List, My Flash Gallery, My You Tube, Ride My Bi-Sickle War is not about who's right, it's about who's left.

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