Eastern Skistodiaptomus [Skistodiaptomus oregonensis]
Description
This species is native to the western parts of North America, particularly in the Oregon region. It is a small, freshwater copepod that is typically found in calm, still waters. It has a greenish coloration and is slightly larger than S. pallidus, reaching up to 2.5mm in length.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Diaptomidae
Diaptomidae
|
| Genus |
Skistodiaptomus
Skistodiaptomus
|