Fleetems
Fleetems is a term used to describe a collective noun for a group of small, fast-moving crustaceans, specifically referring to species within the genus *Gammarus*, commonly known as scuds or freshwater shrimp. These amphipods are typically found in freshwater environments such as lakes, rivers, and ponds, where they inhabit the substrate and vegetation.
The term "fleetems" highlights the characteristic rapid and darting movements these creatures exhibit when disturbed or
Fleetems are generally omnivorous, feeding on algae, fungi, bacteria, and dead plant and animal material. Their