Daphnia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002856",
  "term": "Daphnia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A genus of small planktonic crustaceans, commonly known as water fleas, found in freshwater environments. These organisms are frequently used in ecotoxicological studies as model species to assess the effects of pollutants on aquatic ecosystems. Their sensitivity to environmental changes makes them suitable for toxicity testing.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 863 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/daphnia/"
}