Kivu diaptomid [Tropodiaptomus kivuensis]
Description
Tropodiaptomus kivuensis, also known as the Kivu diaptomid, is a species of copepod endemic to Lake Kivu in the Albertine Rift. They are small in size, around 2-3mm, and have a transparent body. They play a crucial role in the ecosystem by feeding on phytoplankton and serving as a food source for larger organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Diaptomidae
Diaptomidae
|
| Genus |
Tropodiaptomus
Tropodiaptomus
|