Small animals
Seed shrimps
Ostracoda
Crustaceans enclosed in a hinged two-part shell, like a seed or a bean with legs poking out.
What to look for
- Body entirely inside a bivalved shell; only legs and antennae stick out.
- Shell opaque or translucent, often brownish or greenish.
- Scuttle over the bottom or swim steadily.
Size in the field
Visible to the naked eye; a large part of the field at 40×.
Where to find it
On the bottom of ponds and in detritus.
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