Victoria Lake diaptomid [Tropodiaptomus victoriae]
Description
The Victoria Lake diaptomid, scientifically known as Tropodiaptomus victoriae, is a species of copepod that is found in Lake Victoria and other freshwater bodies in East Africa. They are small, usually about 2-3mm long, and have a transparent body. This species plays a vital role in the aquatic food chain, feeding on phytoplankton and being a food source for fish and other larger aquatic 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
|