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Environmental RNA Reveals Heat Stress in Water Fleas
Environmental RNA Reveals Heat Stress in Water Fleas
The eRNA detection method could one day be used to catch early warning signs of distress in wild ecosystems.
The eRNA detection method could one day be used to catch early warning signs of distress in wild ecosystems.
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Water Fleas, 1755
Jenny Rood | Jun 1, 2015 | 3 min read
A German naturalist trains a keen eye and a microscope on a tiny crustacean to unlock its secrets.
Escape Predators, Get Parasites
Jef Akst | Jun 24, 2011 | 1 min read
A particular predator defense used by water fleas makes them more susceptible to parasite infections, new research shows.