Water fleas


Water fleas (Cladocera) are common crustaceans found in fresh water, but some species can be found in brackish- and seawater as well. Many species feed on algae which they either filter from the water, or scrape from surfaces such as water plants. Some species are predators.

Diaphanosoma sp. from Amstelmeer, NL
Diaphanosoma sp. from Amstelmeer, NL
Daphnia sp. from Amstelmeer, NL
Scapholebris mucronata from Hedel, NL.
Daphnia sp. from Haringvliet, NL
Daphnia sp. from Haringvliet, NL
Daphnia sp. from Amstelmeer, NL
Simocephalus sp. from Wageningen, NL
Daphnia sp. from Wageningen, NL
Daphnia sp. from Wageningen, NL
Daphnia sp. from Wageningen, NL
Daphnia cucullata from Amsterdam IJ, NL
Daphnia cucullata from Amsterdam IJ, NL
Brackish water flea Pleopis polyphemoides, from Noordzeekanaal, NL
Brackish water flea Pleopis polyphemoides, from Noordzeekanaal, NL
Brackish water flea Pleopis polyphemoides, from Noordzeekanaal, NL
Evadne nordmanni from Grevelingen, NL
Podon sp. from Grevelingen, NL