Figure 7 Apiocystist is usually found attached to the cell walls of filamentious algae. This specimen was one of many that were attached to the alga Oedogonium and are easily identified by their balloon shape. The very fine pseudocilia can be seen out of focus radiating out from th e cell. Figure 8 Brachiomonas . Brachiomonas has what look like four flaps which point towards the posterior of the organism.
Movement is carried out by the two flagella which are found at the anterior end.
This alga is not very common and can be found in salt water as well as fresh water. Phase contrast X63 1.4 n.a. Planapochromatic Zeiss lens. Dictyosphaerium was found in great quantities from the wake valley pond here in Epping. The whole group is surrounded by mucilage and all appear to be connected by a cytoplasmic threads.