Ceriodaphnia
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…in either oxygen rich or oxygen
poor environments due to their ability to synthesize hemoglobin. Ceriodaphnia live in all regions
of lakes and ponds whether it is on the surface or near the bottom soil. Ceriodaphnia serves as the
main food source for the Hydra in an ecosystem.
Notes of Interest: Ceriodaphnia feed on green algae. They also have thoracic appendages that are
modified phyllopodia that has bristles for food collecting and respiratory functions. (Prescott,
1978)
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