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Scientific Name: Diaptomus sp. Westwood, 1836
Zooplankton : Diaptomus sp.

Photo: flickr

Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Copepoda
Order: Calanoida
Family: Diaptomidae
Description:
Diaptomus is a copepod genus distinguished by its possession of a single eye spot. While it bears a resemblance in size and appearance to Cyclops, Diaptomus is characterized by notably elongated first antennae that surpass the length of its body. Furthermore, unlike Cyclops, females of Diaptomus carry their eggs in a singular sac rather than the paired sacs observed in Cyclops.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
Environment:
Freshwater
Main References:

Bhuyan MS, Sharif MAS, Islam MM, Mojumder IA, Das M, Islam SM (2020) Fresh/river water zooplankton in Bangladesh: a critical review. Environmental Analysis & Ecology Studies, 7(2), 000658

Other References:

flickr (2024) Diaptomus sp. https://www.flickr.com Accessed 28 February 2024.

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