Cyclops, the representative of a number of lowly forms belonging to the order of Copepods, is one of the commest fresh-water Crustacea. The forward segments of the spindle-shaped body are covered by a large shield or carapace. The feet, are few in number, and like its fabled namesake, it bears an eye in the center of the forehead. Diagram of the cyclops shows the (e.s.) egs, (i) intestine, (ov) reproductive organ.

Cyclops

Cyclops, the representative of a number of lowly forms belonging to the order of Copepods, is one of…

The Copepoda are represented by the cyclops, or water flea. This form is common in sluggish streams and ditches. This is a female with egg sacs.

Water Flea

The Copepoda are represented by the cyclops, or water flea. This form is common in sluggish streams…

Water fleas are microscopic crustaceans, otherwise known as Daphnia.

Water Flea

Water fleas are microscopic crustaceans, otherwise known as Daphnia.

Water fleas are microscopic crustaceans, otherwise known as Daphnia.

Water Flea

Water fleas are microscopic crustaceans, otherwise known as Daphnia.

Water fleas are microscopic crustaceans, otherwise known as Daphnia.

Water Flea

Water fleas are microscopic crustaceans, otherwise known as Daphnia.