noun
pl. daphniaAny of various water fleas of the genus Daphnia, having long branched antennae, some species of which are commonly used as food for aquarium fish.
Origin of daphnia
New Latin Daphnia genus name from Greek Daphnē Daphnedaphnia
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Noun
(plural daphnias)
- A water flea of the genus Daphnia.
Origin
From the genus name.
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