Leptodiaptomus minutus [Leptodiaptomus minutus]
Description
Leptodiaptomus minutus is a small copepod species found in North America. It dwells primarily in freshwater environments, including lakes and ponds. This species shows a preference for cooler waters. It is recognized by its minute size, typically less than 1mm long. The species exhibits a seasonal life cycle, with a peak in abundance during the fall.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Diaptomidae
Diaptomidae
|
| Genus |
Leptodiaptomus
Leptodiaptomus
|