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Podon sp.
Lilljeborg 1853
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropoda |
| Subphylum |
Crustacea |
| Class |
Branchiopoda |
| Order |
Cladocera |
| Suborder |
Onychopoda |
| Family |
Podonidae |
| Genus |
Podon |
Size
Distinguishing characteristics
- Body with obvious constriction (cervical sinus).
- Only 4 thoracic appendages.
- Males typically have a larger head and compound eye relative to the body than seen in the female.
- Head and carapace are clearly separated by a constriction or groove, the cervical sinus.
Distribution
- Widely distributed throughout the world.
- Common in coastal waters and can also be found in open ocean systems.
Ecology
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