Mixodiaptomus kupelwieseri [Mixodiaptomus kupelwieseri]
Description
Mixodiaptomus kupelwieseri is a species of Calanoid copepod that inhabits freshwater environments. They are typically found in large lakes and ponds in Eastern Europe. This species is known for its adaptability, surviving in both cold and warm waters, and its diurnal vertical migration behavior. Distinguishing features include a segmented body, large compound eyes, and a pair of large, fan-shaped antennae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Diaptomidae
Diaptomidae
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| Genus |
Mixodiaptomus
Mixodiaptomus
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