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 …

Water flea, any member of the crustacean order Anomopoda (class Branchiopoda), a large group containing about 450 species distributed worldwide. Most forms are found in freshwater …

Nov 3, 2024 · 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 …

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 …

Sep 13, 2025 · Daphnia pulex (a.k.a. the water flea) is a microscopic crustacean whose unique reproduction habits make it the perfect species for studying evolution and natural selection.

Daphnia pulex is the most common species of the group of organisms known as water fleas. Their common name was given because of their general appearance and jerky swimming motions …

The common name “water fleas” were given to these tiny creatures because of how they move underwater; these organisms seem to hop or jump as they swim. They are commonly found in …

The Diplostraca or Cladocera, commonly known as water fleas, is a superorder of small, mostly freshwater crustaceans, most of which feed on microscopic chunks of organic matter, though …

Water fleas have one striking eye, and often a much smaller light sensitive organ called ocellus. The body is usually surrounded by a shell that protects the water flea. Inside the shell are the …

Water fleas are small, planktonic crustaceans found in freshwater bodies, including lakes, ponds, and sometimes even treatment plant basins. Their presence in wastewater treatment facilities …