2021
Overview
Daphnia are small planktonic crustaceans, commonly known as water fleas, that inhabit freshwater environments and serve as important indicators of aquatic ecosystem health and water quality. Research published in International Marine Science Journal examines Daphnia in contexts relevant to both environmental contamination and aquaculture productivity. One study investigates the use of electron beams and gamma radiation to degrade microcystins, toxic compounds produced by cyanobacteria that pose risks to aquatic organisms including Daphnia, under conditions that simulate natural environmental settings. Another study explores how fertilization practices using hen droppings affect zooplankton density, including Daphnia populations, in systems designed for rearing common carp post-larvae, demonstrating the connection between nutrient inputs, zooplankton community dynamics, and fish production outcomes. These investigations reflect the dual significance of Daphnia as both sentinel organisms for detecting environmental stressors such as cyanotoxins and as essential components of aquatic food webs that support commercial aquaculture. Understanding Daphnia responses to environmental conditions and management practices provides valuable insights for maintaining water quality, assessing ecosystem integrity, and optimizing sustainable aquaculture systems.
Research published in this journal
2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
2020
How this research is being cited
The 2 articles above have been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2024 · Journal of Aquatic Science and Marine Biology
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2020 · International Journal of Aquaculture Research and Development
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