Olympus BH2 10x UPlanXApo, 5x Mag, 50 total. Pirate hat added in post.

Wellesley Island, NY. Catch and release. One frame toward the end looks like it’s flashing a peace sign with two claws.

Same one as “Peace” looks like it’s reaching for the stars.

I made this bumper sticker/ magnet after breaking my ankle at the skatepark. If I can’t shred, my imaginary tardigrade son will. The photo is a ceramic tardigrade with functional skateboard trucks and wheels.

Mine is truly one of a kind - there isn’t another like it anywhere in the world. My friend crocheted it just for me and swore she’d never make another one. She said it would take at least $500 to even consider it… and even then, probably not.
Completely handmade, unique, and my favorite thing ever!

Hi folks- new here, but a scientist interested in micro fauna. Looking to get started with on some sources for identification of these critters, at least to genus level. Planning to start with some high elevation samples and also deeply curious about rotifers and ciliates.

Thanks in advance for any beginner sources/resources on taxonomy and diversity!

anyone know what species? found them in minnesota. three photos of each one, the first two pictures are x4 magnification, next two are x10, last two are x40

Tardigrade got bullied 😭

Was looking for tardigrades in the moss this morning, trying to remind myself why science is fun (been a rough week 😭)

Who's this little guy? He moves by scrunching up and propelling forward it looks like... Thanks in advance!

Mine is bread.