Ceriodaphnia
            
             Anatomy:
            
            
            
            
            
            
             Ceriodaphnia has six pairs of lobed legs which bear numerous hairs. Their head is bent
             downwards and is set from the body by a cervical sinus. The head also has two large secondary
             antennas that are positioned laterally near the posterior margin. (Pennak, 1989) The
             Ceriodaphnia's mouth is located near the junction of the head and body. The Ceriodaphnia's body
             is covered by a carapace which allows protrusion of only the head and abdomen. One of the
             Ceriodaphnia's most noticeable features is its large compound eye.
            
             Reproduction: The Ceriodaphnia reproduces parthenogenetically, which means the Ceriodaphnia
             can reproduce without fertilization of the egg. The egg undergoes a single maturation division in
             the ovary and a number are released at a time by the oviducts. (Pennak, 1989) Usually 10-20 eggs
             are released.
            
             Ecological Niche: Ceriodaphnia are very diverse as they can live 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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