daphnid

daphnid: \\ˈdafnə̇d\ noun (-s)
Etymology: New Latin Daphnidae, family of water fleas, from Daphnia, type genus + -idae

: any of numerous small active water fleas; especially : any member of Daphnia or a related genus, many of which are used as feed for aquarium fishes

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daphˈnid /-nid/ noun

Any member of the genus

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Main Entry: ↑Daphnia

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