Microscopic Illustrations


Digitally labeled pencil diagram of Daphnia anatomy, identifying antennae, eye, heart, gut, gills and eggs in a brood pouch.

Daphnia Anatomy, pencil with Fireworks
Commissioned by: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

About the anatomy of daphnia:

The body is covered by a transparent carapace (exoskeleton). They have five to six pairs of legs. The compound eyes are prominent on the head.

Also see:

daphnia

daphnia illustration