Water Fleas as 'Canaries in Coal Mine' Offer Key to Managing Chemical Pollution

Water Fleas as 'Canaries in Coal Mine' Offer Key to Managing Chemical Pollution

Water fleas, or Daphnia, could provide an important early warning system for chemical pollution in our lakes and rivers.

In addition, where prevention of pollution has failed, Daphnia could work as a bioremediation agent to help reduce hazards.

Researchers, led by the...

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