Daphnia as a model organism in limnology and aquatic biology: introductory remarks

Cladocerans of the genus Daphnia are keystone pelagic filter feeders in many temperate ponds and lakes. They have also become popular model organisms in various biological disciplines, from aquatic ecology to biomedical sciences. The crucial features that make these organisms excellent experimental...

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Main Authors: Adam PETRUSEK, Jaromir SEDA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-08-01
Series:Journal of Limnology
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Online Access:http://www.jlimnol.it/index.php/jlimnol/article/view/36