Water mites are about 5mm long

Water Mite
Scientific Name:
Hydrarachna species.
Group:Arachnid
Size:2mm

These are tiny parasites which feed on the body fluids of larger creatures. Their legs have hooks which allow them to hold on to their prey. They have eight legs and belong to the spider family.

Food chain
Position in the food chain:
Secondary consumer (carnivore)
They eat
Body fluids and blood of water lice, Daphnia, Cyclops and Chironomid Larvae
They are eaten by
water spider

Life cycle