21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Daphnidae (water flea)

Daphnidae or water fleas live in fresh water ponds. Most are less than 1 mm in size and are an important food source for fish and smaller invertebrates.

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Date Taken: 12.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Calgary, Canada
Copyright: © Robert Berdan