Blue Diaptomid [Skistodiaptomus pallidus]
Description
A species of freshwater copepod in the family Diaptomidae. It is found in North America, where it is more common in the eastern parts of the continent. It is a small creature, typically less than 2mm in length. It has a bluish coloration, hence the common name. It prefers calm, still waters, and is most commonly found in ponds and small lakes.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Diaptomidae
Diaptomidae
|
| Genus |
Skistodiaptomus
Skistodiaptomus
|