Desert Copepod [Rhacodiaptomus arizonicus]
Description
Rhacodiaptomus arizonicus, known as the Desert Copepod, is a species native to the southwestern United States. It inhabits temporary and permanent bodies of water in desert regions. Its ability to produce drought-resistant eggs allows it to survive in these harsh environments. The Desert Copepod is small with a cylindrical body and distinctive forked tail.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Diaptomidae
Diaptomidae
|
| Genus |
Rhacodiaptomus
Rhacodiaptomus
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