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daphnia

Daph·ni·a
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [daf-nee-uh]
    • /ˈdæf ni ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [daf-nee-uh]
    • /ˈdæf ni ə/

Definitions of daphnia word

  • noun daphnia any water flea of the genus Daphnia, having a rounded body enclosed in a transparent shell and bearing branched swimming antennae 3
  • noun daphnia a genus of tiny, freshwater crustaceans having a transparent body, used in biological research and as food for tropical fish. 1
  • noun daphnia A tiny and semitransparent freshwater crustacean with long antennae and prominent eyes, often used as food for aquarium fish. 1
  • noun daphnia A water flea of the genus Daphnia. 0

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Origin of daphnia

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < New Latin, perhaps after Daphne; see -ia

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Parts of speech for Daphnia

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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daphnia popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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