White Megacyclops [Megacyclops whitei]
Description
The species Megacyclops whitei, also known as the White Megacyclops, is a freshwater copepod that is characterized by its white body. It's found in a variety of freshwater habitats around the world, including lakes, ponds, and rivers. Despite its name, it can sometimes have a reddish hue.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Cyclopoida
Cyclopoida
|
| Family |
Cyclopidae
Cyclopidae
|
| Genus |
Megacyclops
Megacyclops
|