Found this in pond water, interesting creature

[Lilly Begonia]

I'm not sure what this is, I looked all over Google for an image of it, no luck there. Is it some kind of tiny crustacean? It doesn't look like a water mite. I also found what might be the shed skin of it's kind.

[Bruce Taylor]

Yes, a crustacean: a copepod.

[Lilly Begonia]

Yes, a crustacean: a copepod.

Thank you Bruce, a copepod it is then. A rather gnarly looking one I think. Might you know what this creature is? I can't find one of these on Google either:

[Pat Thielen]

That last one looks to be a gastrotrich -- I found my very first one not too long ago as well. They are very cool beasties to be sure!

[Lilly Begonia]

That last one looks to be a gastrotrich -- I found my very first one not too long ago as well. They are very cool beasties to be sure!

A gastrotrich? Neat name! I had to chase that little guy all over the slide to get that shot, he was a quick little fella. I hope I can find more of them, they are fun to watch. I found this one in pond water. Thank you Pat!

[Jonnyvine]

Nice! If found one of those few days ago.