Infected zooplankton (Daphnia dentifera) (IMAGE) University of Colorado at Boulder Caption A zooplankton (Daphnia dentifera) infected by the fungal parasite Metschnikowia bicuspidate. The microscopic fungal spores filling the body as visible as black fuzzy spots. Credit Tara Stewart Merrill Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.