It traps and paralyzes its pray. The didymium then engulfs the prey using their cystostome which is expandable to allow larger pieces in.
I'm pretty sure it's the "shark of the pond". It's called this because it will eat any other protozoa, especially paramecium. Hope this helped!
It reproduces sexually and asexually.
Didinium are commonly found in freshwater habitats such as ponds, lakes, and streams. They are often found in environments with abundant prey such as smaller ciliates and algae. Didinium thrive in nutrient-rich waters where they can hunt and feed on their prey efficiently.
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A decrease in paramecium population coinciding with an increase in didinium population would suggest predation. Observing didinium actively hunting and consuming paramecium under a microscope would also support the predator-prey relationship. Additionally, if the presence of didinium leads to a decrease in paramecium activity or alters their behavior in a defensive manner, this could indicate predation.
for sure not bigger than Tank Johnson's dong
No they do not obtain there food
They have hyphae which are like roots to obtain their food.
they obtain food by filtering from the water
Plant obtain their food from the sun. The process is called photosynthesis. Animals obtain their food from animals or plants.
people make food from farming and obtain food from animals
Paramecia are eaten by other microorganisms such as amoebas, ciliates, and various small aquatic animals like water fleas and insect larvae. They play a crucial role in the aquatic food chain as a food source for many organisms.