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The protozoa are larger and easier to see. There are a lot more bacteria because after all they are what the protozoa are feeding on but they at the very limit of resolution for most light microscopes. They are also less obvious because most don't move.

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Q: Why is it more common to find protozoa in a hay infusion than bacteria?
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