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Scientific Name: Helidiaptomus sp.
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Copepoda
Order: Calanoida
Family: Diaptomidae
Description:
Helidiaptomus is a copepod genus distinguished by a single eye spot. Although it bears a resemblance in size and appearance to Cyclops, it is notably characterized by extremely long first antennae that extend beyond the length of its body. It is commonly found in larger freshwater ponds, lakes, and calm waters. Unlike Cyclops, females of Heliaptomus carry their eggs in a single sac rather than the twin sacs.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
Environment:
Freshwater
Other References:
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
GenBank Accession Number:
Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
Global IUCN conservation status:
