Daphnia, also known as the water flea, is a small freshwater crustacean known for its sensitivity to pollution. To date, the impact of chemicals has been measured only at the whole organism level.

Researchers studied Daphnia pulex, a zooplankton also known as the common water flea. The tiny organisms are found in ...

The knowledge obtained from Daphnia can be used as a model for freshwater ecosystems as a whole. Knowledge of UV radiation’s effects will be significant in understanding changes in freshwater ...

Calcium influence on phosphorus regulation in Daphnia magna: Implications for phosphorus cycling. Aquat. Biol. 5: 1–11. doi:10.3354/ab00141 Tan, Q., and W. Wang. 2010. Interspecies differences in ...

Standardized growth experiments of two cladocerans, Daphnia magna and Simocephalus vetulus, were performed on (1) high-quality food (Cryptomonas sp.), (2) relatively low-quality food (Scenedesmus ...