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, NLDiaphanosoma sp. from Amstelmeer, NLDaphnia sp. from Amstelmeer, NLScapholebris mucronata from Hedel, NL.Daphnia sp. from Haringvliet, NLDaphnia sp. from Haringvliet, NLDaphnia sp. from Amstelmeer, NLSimocephalus sp. from Wageningen, NLDaphnia sp. from Wageningen, NLDaphnia sp. from Wageningen, NLDaphnia sp. from Wageningen, NLDaphnia cucullata from Amsterdam IJ, NLDaphnia cucullata from Amsterdam IJ, NLBrackish water flea Pleopis polyphemoides, from Noordzeekanaal, NLBrackish water flea Pleopis polyphemoides, from Noordzeekanaal, NLBrackish water flea Pleopis polyphemoides, from Noordzeekanaal, NLEvadne nordmanni from Grevelingen, NLPodon sp. from Grevelingen, NL