ˈdaphnioidadj. and n.(a) adj. allied in structure to Daphnia;(b) n. a daphniad.
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Daphnia1847
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1852 J. D. DanaU.S. Exploring Exped.: Crustacea Pt. IIii. 1525 No Daphnioids..have been yet reported from the Torrid Zone.