Microstomum (Platyhelminthes) Movies

Microstomum Video No. 1 - A microstomum flatworm searches for a path through pond debris; under oblique illumination at a magnification of 400x with a playing time of 18.4 seconds. Choose a playback format that matches your connection speed: 28.8k (modem), 56.6k (modem), or T1/Cable/DSL, or download this video clip in MPEG format (7.68 MB).

Microstomum Video No. 2 - Four microstomum flatworms glide through pond debris scattered across the microscope field; under oblique illumination at a magnification of 400x with a playing time of 15.3 seconds. Choose a playback format that matches your connection speed: 28.8k (modem), 56.6k (modem), or T1/Cable/DSL, or download this video clip in MPEG format (6.36 MB).

Microstomum Video No. 3 - A microstomum flatworm glides across the microscope field; under oblique illumination at a magnification of 400x with a playing time of 7.8 seconds. Choose a playback format that matches your connection speed: 28.8k (modem), 56.6k (modem), or T1/Cable/DSL, or download this video clip in MPEG format (3.27 MB).

These are small, elongated turbellarians, with an anterior mouth, and simple gut. They can be found under rocks, submerged leaves, and other debris, where they feed on tiny crustaceans, microorganisms, and organic particles. Microstomum belongs to the order Rhabdocoela.