What is a Daphnia? A daphnia is an invertebrate with an exoskeleton belonging to the aquatic group Crustacea. The crustacean identification is also as water fleas since their locations are in freshwater rivers, lakes, and ponds. These water fleas produce over 200 species, but the most easily accessible ones are D-Magna and D-Pulex. Its clear carapace (upper shell) allows the visibility of its heart and eggs as it moves in an erratic motion.
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The daphnia’s main composition consists of a midgut, hindgut and an esophagus running from its head down its body, using one compound eye as an aid in swimming. The position of the heart is right above where the location of eggs in the females back. The water flea’s usual food source is