Daphnia coronata |
Daphnia jollyi |
Daphnia nivalis |
Daphnia occidentalis |
Facts Summary:
Daphnia (commonly known as the Water Flea species) is a genus of crustaceans of concern and found in the following area(s): Australia, South Africa.
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Scientific Name | Status | Listing Date | Range | |
1. | Daphnia coronata | VU-IUCN | 1996 | South Africa |
2. | Daphnia jollyi | VU-IUCN | 1996 | Australia |
3. | Daphnia nivalis | VU-IUCN | 1996 | Australia |
4. | Daphnia occidentalis | VU-IUCN | 1996 | Australia |
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