Diacyclops uruguayensis
| Diacyclops uruguayensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Copepoda |
| Order: | Cyclopoida |
| Family: | Cyclopidae |
| Genus: | Diacyclops |
| Species: | D. uruguayensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Diacyclops uruguayensis (Kiefer, 1935) | |
Diacyclops uruguayensis is a species of freshwater copepod belonging to the family Cyclopidae. It was first described by Friedrich Kiefer in 1935.[1][2]
Taxonomy
This is part of the genus Diacyclops, which includes numerous species of freshwater copepods.
Distribution
It was originally described from pools near Montevideo, Uruguay. Subsequent studies have recorded its presence in other regions, including parts of Brazil, such as Santa Catarina and Ceará, suggesting a broader distribution than initially recognized.
References
- ^ Karanovic, Tomislav (2024). "Six new species of Diacyclops (Copepoda: Cyclopoida) from Australia". Zootaxa. 5541 (2): 101–143. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.5541.2.1.
- ^ "World Register of Marine Species: Diacyclops uruguayensis". WoRMS. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
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