Ponticyclops

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Ponticyclops
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Copepoda
Order: Cyclopoida
Family: Cyclopidae
Genus: Ponticyclops
Reid, 1987
Species:
P. boscoi
Binomial name
Ponticyclops boscoi
Reid, 1987

Ponticyclops is a genus of copepods in the family Cyclopidae. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species Ponticyclops boscoi. [2] It is endemic to Brazil, where its natural habitat is swamps.

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References

  1. Reid, J.W. (1996). "Ponticyclops boscoi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 1996: e.T17976A7641072. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T17976A7641072.en . Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. T. Chad Walter (July 15, 2008). T. Chad Walter; Geoff Boxshall (eds.). "Ponticyclops Reid, 1987". World Copepoda database. World Register of Marine Species . Retrieved December 31, 2009.