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Questions and Answers: 2019

Question: Hi, I have found what at first looks to be some sort of root or long sprout, & it may …

  • Question

    Hi, I have found what at first looks to be some sort of root or long sprout, & it may very well be. However this “root” is moving at times almost snake like at both ends. One end more than the other usually as if the one side is the head and the other tail. I put a drip of water next to it and it purposely moved towards it in plain sight (no time lapse camera needed) and began to move through it. I have a video I can send you if you would please help me identify this. Ontario, Canada Thanks

    Answer

    Dear Kai, it appears you may have located a round worm or another division of invertebrate life. Interesting find, thank you for sharing.