You swallow these invisible shrimp with every gulp of NYC tap water

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New York’s water is delicious—and filled with tiny crustaceans called “copepods”. (Making it possibly not kosher.) H&E stain the water and put it under a microscope and you’ll find these little guys. Crunchy closeup after the jump.

Full story: You Swallow These Invisible Shrimp With Every Gulp of NYC Tap Water