Daphnia is a genus of small planktonic crustaceans, 0.2–6.0 mm (0.01–0.24 in) in length. Daphnia are members of the order Anomopoda, and are one of the several small aquatic crustaceans commonly called water fleas because their saltatory swimming style …

最常见的两种水蚤是 蚤状溞 （Daphnia pulex）和 大型溞 （Daphnia magna），其中前者较为常见而体形较小。 他们常常被认为与同属枝角目的 Moinidae 科的 Moina 的基因有关。

This chapter provides an overview of the biology of waterfleas of the genus Daphnia. It describes basic aspects of individual physiology and nutrition, including some remarks about immunity. It summarizes the typical life cycle and development of Daphnia.

2024年11月3日 · Daphnia, often colloquially referred to as "water fleas," are a group of small, primarily freshwater crustaceans belonging to the order Cladocera. They play a crucial ecological role as a central element in aquatic food webs, serve as indicators of water quality, and are widely used in scientific research.

Daphnia is a genus of small planktonic Crustaceans under the Arthropoda Phylum. The body of a Daphnia is usually 0.2–6.0 mm (0.01–0.24 inches) long, which is pretty tiny compared to its …

The genus “Daphnia” is a group of aquatic organisms which are commonly known as “water fleas” and can range in body length from 0.2–8.0 mm with the exception of Leptodora, which measures up to 18 mm. Daphnia are commonly found in freshwater. They live in almost every nutrient-rich (eutrophic) body of water.

2022年8月8日 · Daphnia are planktonic crustaceans with a cyclic parthenogenetic life-cycle. They have a nearly worldwide distribution, inhabiting standing fresh- and brackish water bodies, from small temporary pools to large lakes.

Daphnia is a genus of small, aquatic, mostly freshwater crustaceans, generally between .2 and 5 mm (.008 to .2 inches) in length, belonging to the Daphniidae family of the Cladocera order, and characterized by a single compound eye, two doubly branched antennae, and a generally translucent carapace.

2024年10月27日 · Daphnia, commonly known as water fleas, are tiny freshwater crustaceans that play a critical role in aquatic food webs and serve as an important indicator of environmental health.

2024年10月28日 · Typically less than 5 millimeters in size, Daphnia play a significant role as primary consumers in aquatic ecosystems, feeding on phytoplankton and transferring energy up trophic levels to fish and other predators. Daphnia exhibit a unique and adaptable reproductive strategy that is tightly linked to environmental conditions.