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Examine the ecologic importance, life cycle, and anatomical structures of the freshwater crustaceans Daphnia
Water flea of the genus Daphnia (magnified about 30×) water flea water flea (Cyclops)
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Examine the ecologic importance, life cycle, and anatomical structures of the freshwater crustaceans Daphnia
Bright swarms of Daphnia serve as the food source of many larger animals....
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Water flea of the genus Daphnia (magnified about 30×)
Eric V. Grave/Photo Researchers
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Water flea (Daphnia).
Fritz Geller-Grimm
water flea (Cyclops)
Water fleas (Cyclops) carry the guinea worm (Dracunculus medinensis).
© D. Kucharski & K. Kucharska/Shutterstock.com
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