Copepoda |
Harpacticoida |
Ameiridae
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Ecology
Benthic; brackish; depth range 0 - 10 m (Ref. 111077). Subtropical
Western Central Atlantic: USA.
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Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
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Members of the subclass Copepoda are gonochoric and sexually dimorphic. During copulation, male glues spermatophores to the female's venter. Life cycle: Eggs undergo six naupliar and five larval stages before becoming an adult.
Chandler, G.T. and J.W. Fleeger. 1987. (Ref. 82807)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2024-1)
CITES status (Ref. 108899)
Not Evaluated
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
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