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Penilia sp. Dana 1849 Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropoda
Subphylum Crustacea
Class Branchiopoda
Order Cladocera
Suborder Ctenopoda
Family Sididae
Genus Penilia
Size
  • Approximately 1 mm long.
Distinguishing characteristics
  • Carapace enclosing obviously foliose appendages.
  • Eyes small.
Distribution
  • Widely distributed throughout the world.
  • Common in coastal waters and can also be found in open ocean systems.
Ecology
 

 
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