Daphnia dubia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Subphylum
Crustacea
Class
Branchiopoda
Suborder
Cladocera
Family
Daphniidae
Distinguishing Characteristics
Ocellus
present
Postabdominal claw with
proximal, middle and distal pecten
about the same size
Swimming hair at base of second segment of ramus extends beyond end of ramus
Second abdominal process
about 1/4 as long as first
Spines over posterior
3/4 of ventral margin
Ecology
Additional Notes
Head often helmeted
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