Rhacodiaptomus [Rhacodiaptomus]

Description

Rhacodiaptomus includes species that are predominantly found in South American freshwater habitats. This genus is differentiated by the presence of robust body forms and adaptations that allow for burrowing and sediment interaction, providing insights into their ecological roles within benthic and pelagic systems.

Species
Prairie Alkali Copepod
Prairie Alkali Copepod [Rhacodiaptomus americanus]
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Desert Copepod
Desert Copepod [Rhacodiaptomus arizonicus]
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Texas Prairie Copepod
Texas Prairie Copepod [Rhacodiaptomus texanus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Copepods
Copepoda
Order Calanoida
Calanoida
Family Diaptomidae
Diaptomidae
Statistics
  • Species 3