Rubescens Cyclops [Microcyclops rubellus]
Description
Microcyclops rubellus, also known as the Rubescens Cyclops, is a small, free-living copepod that inhabits freshwater environments. This species is characterized by its reddish coloration, cylindrical body, large, round eye, and long antennae. They are typically found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Cyclopoida
Cyclopoida
|
| Family |
Cyclopidae
Cyclopidae
|
| Genus |
Microcyclops
Microcyclops
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