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genus daphnia

 

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Noun genus daphnia has 1 sense
  1. genus Daphnia - water fleas
    --1 is a kind of
    arthropod genus
    --1 is a member of Branchiopoda, subclass Branchiopoda
    --1 has members: daphnia, water flea

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Genus Daphnia

Noun (Biology): Genus Daphnia refers to a group of small, freshwater crustaceans belonging to the family Daphniidae. They are commonly known as water fleas.

Example sentence: The genus Daphnia plays a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems, serving as important indicators of water quality.

Noun (Zoology): In zoology, genus Daphnia represents a genus of small, planktonic animals found in freshwater environments.

Example sentence: Scientists study the behavior of genus Daphnia to better understand how they respond to changes in their environment.

Noun (Botany): In botany, genus Daphnia refers to a group of flowering plants belonging to the family Ericaceae, commonly known as buckheats.

Example sentence: The genus Daphnia includes several species of evergreen shrubs that are native to North America.

Noun (Medical): In medicine, genus Daphnia is a term used to describe a genus of parasitic worms belonging to the class Trematoda.

Example sentence: The infection caused by genus Daphnia can lead to various symptoms in humans, including stomach pain and diarrhea.

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