DAPHNIA


Meaning of DAPHNIA in English

[ 'dafnɪə ]

■ noun ( plural same) a minute semi-transparent freshwater crustacean with long antennae and prominent eyes. [Genus Daphnia .]

Origin

mod. L., from the name of the nymph Daphne (see daphne ).

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