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Insects
Midge
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Distinguishing Features: Insects, such as the midge, look like small mosquitoes
Morphological Shape: They have wings, a pair of antennae, and a long body
Size: 1-20mm in length
Diet and Feeding: Consume phytoplankton, zooplankton, and small insect larvae using antennae to grasp food.
Reproduction: Sexual
Fun Facts: Midges have aquatic stages but these are rarely seen in plankton tows in Seneca Lake due to its size and depth.
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