Mixodiaptomus laciniatus [Mixodiaptomus laciniatus]
Description
Mixodiaptomus laciniatus is a species of Calanoid copepod endemic to Mexico. They primarily inhabit high-altitude freshwater systems, including lakes and ponds. This species is recognized by its distinctive body shape and patterned exoskeleton. They are known to exhibit a strong seasonal cycle, with their population peaking in the dry season.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Diaptomidae
Diaptomidae
|
| Genus |
Mixodiaptomus
Mixodiaptomus
|