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Daphnia feed on organic detritus (tiny bits of dead stuff), if you are keeping them I suggest feeding them algae (grow in separate tank!), yeast or grain.
Remember it is best to underfeed than overfeed otherwise you may kill them all.
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∙ 14y agoDaphnia live in acidic swamps, freshwater lakes, ponds, streams and rivers.
This info was given to you by Maria and Aracely.
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∙ 14y agoDaphnia are filter feeders, and eat bacteria and small detritus and algae particles.
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∙ 12y agoI would also like to know the answer to this! I have been struggling for some time to find the answer! So, if anyone knows, please say!
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∙ 11y agoYes, small dragonfly nymphs (which are aquatic) will eat daphnia. However, adult dragonflies will never eat daphnia as they are no longer aquatic.
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∙ 12y agoYes
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What are they carnivores or herbivores or omnivores. Thanks
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In what kind of environment does daphnia live?
Daphnia live in lakes, ponds, slow moving streams.
Where does daphnia live?
Daphnia live in varios places, like swamps, lakes, ponds, streams and rivers.
What is the best temperature for daphnia to live in?
Daphnia prefer 64-72 degrees Fahrenheit.
How long do daphnia live?
500 years
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 scientific name for daphnia is Daphnia pulex. Daphnia are small, planktonic crustaceans commonly used in scientific research as a model organism due to their transparent bodies and ease of cultivation in the laboratory.
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.
