Water Flea
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| Scientific name | Cladocera |
|---|---|
| Order | Latreille |
| Class | Branchiopoda |
| Higher classification | Diplostraca |
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Subclass | Branchiopods |
| Date of Reg. | |
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| ID | 2992108 |
About Water Flea
The Cladocera are an order of small crustaceans commonly called water fleas. Over 650 species have been recognised so far, with many more undescribed. They first appeared in the Oligocene period, and have since invaded most freshwater habitats.