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Leptodiaptomus ashlandi (Marsh, 1893)
Copepod
Family: Diaptomidae


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Distribution of Leptodiaptomus ashlandi in British Columbia in British Columbia

Introduction


Leptodiaptomus ashlandi is found across Canada from the east to west coast, and across the northern states of the USA (Reid and Williamson, 2010). It has been collected widely across central and southern British Columbia (Sandercock & Scudder, 1994).

This species is found in lakes (Wilson, 1959).

Note Author: Ian Gardiner

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Synonyms and Alternate Names

Diaptomus ashlandi Marsh, 1893
Eutrichodiaptomus ashlandi (Marsh, 1893)

Species References

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

Sandercock, G. A. & 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 Unpublished manuscript.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: Edmondson, W.T. (Ed.). Freshwater Biology. Wiley, New York: 738-794.

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