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Daphnia are filter feeders. They clear the water column of algae and particulates. In turn they are eaten by other organisms, such as fish. Thus, one could say the ecological role of Daphnia is to transfer energy from lower to higher trophic levels.
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What domain does daphnia belong?
Eukarya
Is a paramecium a producer?
Daphnia is a producer
Do daphnia like light?
In my research, Daphnia have proven to be negatively phototaxic. Most specimens prefer an environment without intense to mild light.
What might spark a conversion from sexual to asexual reproduction in Daphnia?
An increase in food availability might spark a conversion from sexual to asexual reproduction in Daphnia.
The role of an organism in its habitat is its?
is a niche
Do daphnia have organelles?
Yes, daphnia do have backbones.
Do daphnia eat hydras?
No, Daphnia can not eat Hydra, Because the Hydra has tentacles to capture the Daphnia and eat it. The Daphnia therefore can not get free which means the Hydra can eat the Daphnia. The Hydra therefore has more force and can eat the Daphnia. Your answer is NO.
What is the scientific name for daphnia?
The daphnia in science class is usually daphnia magna, but there are many different species.
How do daphnia breathe?
daphnia exretes nails and sweat
What phylum is daphnia?
The scientific classification of daphnia is: Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Arthropoda, Class: Branchiopoda, Order: Cladocera, Family: Daphniidae and Genus: Daphnia. The daphnia genus is divided into several species.
When was Daphnia occidentalis created?
Daphnia occidentalis was created in 1986.
When was Daphnia jollyi created?
Daphnia jollyi was created in 1973.
When was Daphnia lumholtzi created?
Daphnia lumholtzi was created in 1885.
When was Daphnia galeata created?
Daphnia galeata was created in 1864.
When was Daphnia coronata created?
Daphnia coronata was created in 1916.
When was Daphnia nivalis created?
Daphnia nivalis was created in 1977.
When was Daphnia pulex created?
Daphnia pulex was created in 1758.
