Microscopic Freshwater Crustaceans

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Article by Wim van Egmond introducing water fleas, ostracods and copepods with several excellent photographs.

Searchable list from the Smithsonian Institution.

Offers pictures and brief descriptions on crustaceans.

Describes common methods of introduction, with links to descriptions of species and US distribution maps.

Guide to the diverse fauna of the Victorian coastline.

Provides images from the printed books and manuscripts in the collections of the Smithsonian Institution Libraries.

Contains general information and pictures of some of the major groups and more detailed observations about some species.

Photographic study be Dave Walker of this plant including various details much magnified.

Stunning photographs and video clips, and a description of Volvox, can be seen in this article by Maurice Smith and Ken Jones from Micscape Magazine.

A short video from NPR's Science Friday about tardigrade research.

Information from the Tree of Life Web Project on these molds, including their characteristics and phylogenetic relationships and a glossary of terms.