Daphnia

Extreme closeup of the cell structure showing the translucent outline of the heart. Caption: Daphnia's heart keeps its circulatory fluid in motion.

Part of the "The Biology Classics" series. Daphnia are small, planktonic crustaceans. Provides a classic study in arthropod behavior and anatomy. Examines the eye, brain, jaws, intestine, legs (with gills), and heart. Identifies two kinds of eggs: those that hatch directly into female daphnia and resistant eggs that carry the species through periods of freezing and drying.

(Source: DCMP)

Metadata

Files 1

  • Daphnia

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Biomedia Associates
    Length:
    7 minutes