Arabian Diaptomid [Hemidiaptomus arabicus]
Description
The Arabian Diaptomid is a copepod species found in the Arabian Peninsula. It is characterized by its slender body and long, thin antennae. It thrives in a variety of freshwater habitats, including lakes, ponds, and rivers. It is a free-swimming species that feeds on microscopic algae and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Pseudodiaptomidae
Pseudodiaptomidae
|
| Genus |
Hemidiaptomus
Hemidiaptomus
|