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Freshwater Hydra | 01
Freshwater Hydra, Hydra sp. Class: Hydrozoa, Order: Anthoathecata England, UK Freshwater hydra, often simply referred to as hydra, are small, freshwater animals belonging to the phylum Cnidaria. They are members of the genus Hydra and are commonly found in freshwater … Continued

Barnacles on rocks – 01
Barnacles on rocks, Sessile Crustacea encrusted on shoreline rocks. Tintagel Bay, Cornwall, UK

Black darter dragonfly head
Head on view of Black darter dragonfly, Sympetrum danae on rock. Showing head, mouth and compound eyes. Photographed in Cumbria near Hawkeshead, UK

Mosquito aquatic larva – 01
Mosquito aquatic larva, Culex pipiens. Microbial feeders eating micro-plankton, small algae etc.

Daphnia water fleas – 01
Daphnia, commonly known as water fleas, are small freshwater crustaceans belonging to the order Cladocera. They are widely distributed and play significant roles in aquatic ecosystems. Key points about Daphnia: Appearance – Daphnia are typically transparent or translucent, allowing their … Continued

Stonefly nymph Plecoptera
Aquatic nymph stage, Stonefly nymph. The adult is a free flying insect of the order Plecoptera These species are intolerant of water pollution and so are regarded as an indicator species i.e their presence in a body of freshwater suggests … Continued

