Ceriodaphnia reticulata
Phylum
Arthropoda
Subphylum
Crustacea
Class
Branchiopoda
Suborder
Cladocera
Family
Daphniidae
Distinguishing Characteristics
Rostrum absent
Head small and depressed
Cervical sinus present
Postabdominal claw with pecten
Ecology
Additional Notes
May hybridize with
C. dubia
Widespread usage in aquatic eco-toxicity laboratories
Inadvertent escape may lead to discovery in non-native habitats
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