Clam Shrimp
…thorax and the back section is the abdomen. The Clam Shrimp has 14 pairs of appendages that look like legs. The appendages help the Clam Shrimp to swim, but they…
Vernal Pool Tadpole Shrimp
Vernal Pool Tadpole Shrimp have a shield-like cover called a carapace. They can be mottled olive-green, brown or gray. Their abdomen sticks out behind the carapace and ends in two…
Aquatic Beetles
…a pair of normal wings used for flying. The adults of many Aquatic Beetle species protect themselves with a sharp spine on the end of their abdomen, so watch out!…
Copepods
There are many different species of Copepods. Few of the species in vernal pools have been named. You are most likely to spot the bright red Diaptomus and at least…
Wildlife Wednesday: The Black Widow Spider
…much smaller than females and have a less striking appearance, with red, pink, or white markings on the top of their abdomen. Are Black Widows Deadly? Despite their venomous reputation,…