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 [Rhacodiaptomus americanus]
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Desert Copepod [Rhacodiaptomus arizonicus]
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Texas Prairie Copepod [Rhacodiaptomus texanus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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Family |
Diaptomidae
Diaptomidae
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Statistics
- Species 3