Pond Organisms

During class today, we observed organisms in a sample from a local pond. Within this small sample, there was numerous organisms.

Of these organisms, I found 3 different species. They included:
The Water Boatman Larva. An interesting fact about the Water Boatman is that they make rowing motions when they swim

The Springtail. An interesting fact about the Springtail is that it is able to "spring" or jump forward a distance many times its own length.
 

The Dryopid Larva. An interesting fact about the Dryopid is that it can only be found in Texas. 
 
 After adding these organisms to my aquarium, the amount of filth in the water significantly increased.