Copepods are a group of small crustaceans found in practically every freshwater and saltwater habitat in the world, including Antarctica. Some species are planktonic, while others are benthic (live on the ocean
The planarian, aka flatworm, can be found in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial environments. They need either a moist, humid, or watery environment in order to survive. Take that away and they die. Not only
There are certainly more than 1 species of mite in the world. This article will talk of mites in general. Mites belong to 2 very large categories of arachnids: Acariformes (the most diverse of the 2 suborders)
The hermit crab, contrary to their namesake, is actually a social animal that can be found in groups of 100 or more. They get their namesake due to their tendency to recoil into their shells, when
The bane of home gardeners everywhere, the garden snail is a type of snail species known for leveling gardens overnight. Snails are part of the mollusk family; whether they
