Blanc's Diaptomid [Phyllodiaptomus blanci]
Description
Phyllodiaptomus blanci, also known as Blanc's Diaptomid, is a species of calanoid copepod that is native to Southeast Asia. It inhabits freshwater environments such as lakes and ponds and is known for its distinctive elongated body and large antennae. This species plays an important role in the food chain, serving as a primary food source for many larger aquatic species.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Diaptomidae
Diaptomidae
|
| Genus |
Phyllodiaptomus
Phyllodiaptomus
|