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crustaceans

Water-flea Water-flea
Daphnia spp
Length 1mm

Tiny crustacean which is present in phenomenal numbers in most bodies of still water at certain times of year. The body is almost transparent and internal organs can be seen through carapace. Swims through the water as if by hopping by beating second antennae. Body usually pinkish and has single dark compound eye.
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