Finely Striated Cyclops [Microcyclops finitimus]
Description
Microcyclops finitimus, also known as the Finely Striated Cyclops, is a small, free-living copepod that inhabits freshwater environments. This species is characterized by its finely striated 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
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| Family |
Cyclopidae
Cyclopidae
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| Genus |
Microcyclops
Microcyclops
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