Infected Daphnia (IMAGE) Georgia Institute of Technology Caption This image shows an aquatic crustacean, Daphnia dentifera, that’s infected with the yeast parasite Metschnikowia (on the left) next to one that’s not infected (on the right). The parasite, looking like small puffs of cotton, can be seen under the eye and along its back. Credit Meghan Duffy/Georgia Tech 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.