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Leptodoridae
Leptodoridae is a monotypic family of large predatory water fleas containing the single genus Leptodora. Members are among the largest cladocerans, reaching up to 18 mm in length. They are transparent, pelagic predators found in temperate lakes. The family is distinguished by its unique body plan and reduced carapace, representing a distinct lineage within the order Diplostraca.