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 …

Nov 3, 2024 · Daphnia are tiny aquatic invertebrates that range from 0.2 to 5 millimeters in size and are found in a variety of freshwater bodies including lakes, ponds, and streams. As …

Daphnia are planktonic crustaceans that belong to the Phyllopoda (sometimes called Branchiopoda), which are characterized by flattened leaf-like legs used to produce a water …

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, …

Most forms are found in freshwater habitats, but a few occur in marine environments. The best known genus is Daphnia, ubiquitous in ponds and streams in Europe and North America. The …

Aug 14, 2025 · Daphnia are tiny freshwater crustaceans commonly known as “water fleas” due to their jerky swimming motion. These small organisms are widespread, inhabiting most …

Daphnia, commonly called water fleas, are minute crustaceans found in abundance in various freshwater habitats worldwide. Despite their diminutive size, these creatures play a crucial role …

While very prolific in most freshwater bodies, Daphnia are too small and weak to live in a strong current, which they are unable to swim against. They live in a water column and are light …

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 …

Daphniais a genus of small planktonic crustaceans, 0.2–6.0 mm (0.01–0.24 in) in length. Daphniaare members of the order Anomopoda, and are one of the several small aquatic …