| Author | Hunter, K. & Pyle, G. |
| Year | 2004 |
| Title | Morphological responses of Daphnia pulex to Chaoborus americanus kairomone in the presence and absence of metals |
| Type | Paper |
| Source | Environ Toxicol Chem Vol 23 (5): 1311-1316. |
| Review (by Malcolm Storey) | A chemical released by the predatory Chaoborus americanus makes juvenile Daphnia pulex develop neck teeth which give some protection from Chaoborus predation. |
| Notes & Purpose | Status | Taxon | English | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | Daphnia | water fleas | Animalia: Diplostraca: Daphniidae | |
| Current | Daphnia pulex | a water flea | Animalia: Diplostraca: Daphniidae | |
| Current | Chaoborus | phantom midges | Animalia: Diptera: Chaoboridae |
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