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Why some water fleas suddenly grow helmets: Key receptors reveal how predator warnings trigger defense

Daphnia, commonly known as water fleas, are tiny crustaceans that live in freshwater ponds and lakes.

Source Phys.org AI Summary Updated May 16, 2026
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Daphnia, commonly known as water fleas, are tiny crustaceans that live in freshwater ponds and lakes. When they sense predators in their surroundings, these small organisms can swiftly move away or adapt their body shape, for instance becoming rounder and forming large helmets or spines on their head, neck or tail.

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