DAPHNIA


Meaning of DAPHNIA in English

n. any freshwater branchiopod crustacean of the genus Daphnia, enclosed in a transparent carapace and with long antennae and prominent eyes. Also called freshwater flea.

[ mod.L f. Daphne name of a nymph in Gk mythol., f. DAPHNE ]

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