Varnished Cyclops [Microcyclops varicans]
Description
Microcyclops varicans, or the Varnished Cyclops, is a small copepod with a wide geographical distribution. This species is typically found in freshwater environments, including ponds, lakes, and streams. It is characterized by its varnished-like appearance and its long, slender body.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Cyclopoida
Cyclopoida
|
| Family |
Cyclopidae
Cyclopidae
|
| Genus |
Microcyclops
Microcyclops
|