Andean Copepod [Simpsonodiaptomus andinus]
Description
A species of copepod endemic to the Andean region. It is characterized by its large size, relative to other freshwater copepods, and its robust antennae, which it uses for locomotion and feeding. It is an important contributor to the diet of many small, freshwater fish species.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Diaptomidae
Diaptomidae
|
| Genus |
Simpsonodiaptomus
Simpsonodiaptomus
|