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daphnia

/dæfˈniːə/ noun · British & US
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What does daphnia mean?

noun

A small, usually transparent or translucent, freshwater crustacean of the family Daphniidae, often used as food by fish and other aquatic animals.

Example

"The zooplankton in the lake included daphnia, which were a crucial food source for the trout."

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