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Nauplius

Genus: Cyclops

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Field Notes

Description:

Larval form of a Copepod (Genus: Cyclops). Originally misidentified as a microscopic mite.

Habitat:

Found in a tub of rain water; rural SW Pennsylvania

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Comments (8)
William_Dembowski
This little critter was moving its legs so quickly that, from time to time, some of the legs were hidden under its body or other legs,
ChunXingWong
Looks so different from other Acari species. Where are the other 2 legs ?
KarenL
Amazing! You take "macro" to a whole new level!
William_Dembowski
I got sidetracked recently but now that I am back on board I am giving serious thought to starting a mission for Micro-life.
Leuba Ridgway
I agree with Peter - there is a whole interesting "world" out there at a microscopic level..
peter
I highly recommend you create a mission for all of your wonderful protozoa :) http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/create

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Microscopic Life

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PublishedDecember 26, 2011

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