There’s only one freshwater hermit crab, Clibanarius fonticola, which is native to Vanuatu. Hermit crabs are omnivorous scavengers, eating microscopic mussels and clams, bits of dead animals ...

A green microscopic organism could be the next superfood, following in the footsteps of now popular staples like salmon and kale, according to a new study. Chlorella Vulgaris, or freshwater alga ...

A type of zooplankton, Daphnia pulex (a.k.a. the water flea) is a microscopic crustacean whose unique ... to the naked eye but plays a vital role in freshwater ecosystems around the world as ...

Looking to add some diversity to your fish tank? Turn your attention to freshwater crustaceans. Not only are these hard-shelled critters interesting to observe, but they can also play a critical ...