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Daphnia as a model organism in limnology and aquatic biology: introductory remarks
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SYSNO ASEP 0367324 Document Type J - Journal Article R&D Document Type Journal Article Subsidiary J Článek ve WOS Title Daphnia as a model organism in limnology and aquatic biology: introductory remarks Author(s) Seďa, Jaromír (BC-A) RID
Petrusek, A. (CZ)Source Title Journal of Limnology. - : PagePress - ISSN 1129-5767
Roč. 70, č. 2 (2011), s. 337-344Number of pages 8 s. Action International Conference on Invertebrate Reproduction and Development in the Age of Genetic Modifications Event date 16.08.2010-20.08.2010 VEvent location Praha Country CZ - Czech Republic Event type WRD Language eng - English Country IT - Italy Keywords Daphnia ; senescence ; cyanobacteria ; inducible defences ; flood impact ; egg banks ; fish predation Subject RIV DA - Hydrology ; Limnology R&D Projects 1QS600170504 GA AV ČR - Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (AV ČR) CEZ AV0Z60170517 - HBU-Z, BC-A (2005-2011) UT WOS 000294320400022 DOI 10.4081/jlimnol.2011.337 Annotation Cladocerans of the genus Daphnia are keystone pelagic filter feeders in many temperate ponds and lakes. They have also become popular model organisms in various biological disciplines, from aquatic ecology to biomedical sciences. The crucial features that make these organisms excellent experimental models are their cyclical parthenogenetic life cycle together with easy culturing and handling. Thanks to these characteristics, the number of publications dealing with Daphnia is rapidly growing. The special insert to the Journal of Limnology on Daphnia biology, contains contributions that deal directly or indirectly with the reproduction and development of these water fleas, in relation to various ecological factors. These include predator-prey interactions and their impact on morphology, population dynamics, or senescence-related traits, growth of daphnids on a diet consisting of invasively spreading cyanobacteria, and also the impact of extreme floods on a Daphnia population (and particularly on its dormant ephippial egg bank) in a reservoir. Here, we discuss these presented works, and point out the potential lines of research that may improve the generalisation of their findings. Workplace Biology Centre (since 2006) Contact Dana Hypšová, eje@eje.cz, Tel.: 387 775 214 Year of Publishing 2012
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