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Leptodiaptomus connexus Light, 1938
Copepod
Family: Diaptomidae


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Distribution of Leptodiaptomus connexus in British Columbia in British Columbia

Introduction


Leptodiaptomus connexus is found in Alberta and Saskatchewan (Anderson, 1970), British Columbia, western USA, and Mexico (Reid & Williamson, 2010). It has been collected from southern British Columbia (Sandercock & Scudder, 1994).

This species is found in ponds and lakes (Wilson, 1959), with an apparent tolerance of high salinities and the severe conditions which occur in semi-permanent or temporary waters (Anderson, 1970).

Note Author: Ian Gardiner

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Synonyms and Alternate Names

Diaptomus connexus Light, 1938

Species References

Anderson, R.W. 1970. Diaptomus (Leptodiaptomus) connexus Light 1938 in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Canadian Journal of Zoology 48: 41-47.

Reid, J.W. and C.E Williamson 2010. Copepoda. In: Ecology and Classification of North American Freshwater Invertebrates. Thorp, J.H. & A.P Covich (Eds). Academic Press, New York: 829-899.

Sandercock, G.A. and G.G.E. Scudder 1994. An Introduction and Key to the Freshwater Calanoid Copepods (Crustacea) of British Columbia. Dept of Zoology, University of British Columbia. Unpublished manuscript. Available at http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hts/risc/o_docs/aquatic/calanoid/assets/final.pdf

Wilson, M.S. 1959. Free-living Copepoda: Calanoida. In: Freshwater Biology. Edmondson, W.T. (Ed). Wiley, New York: 738-794.

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