Redescription and distribution of Mastigodiaptomus montezumae (Copepoda, Calanoida, Diaptomidae) in Mexico

Mastigodiaptomus montezumae is redescribed on the basis of material from several localities in Mexico. It is characterized by an asymmetrical fifth pediger in both sexes. It appears to be restricted to central Mexico, where it is quite common. It is associated with M. albuquerquensis and occasionall...

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Published in:Hydrobiologia 1996, Vol.328 (3), p.207-213
Main Authors: DOS SANTOS-SILVA, E. N, ELIAS-GUTIERREZ, M, SILVA-BRIANO, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Copepoda
Crustacea
Freshwater
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Invertebrates
Mastigodiaptomus montezumae
Systematics. Geographical distribution
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Summary:Mastigodiaptomus montezumae is redescribed on the basis of material from several localities in Mexico. It is characterized by an asymmetrical fifth pediger in both sexes. It appears to be restricted to central Mexico, where it is quite common. It is associated with M. albuquerquensis and occasionally with L. siciloides and Leptodiaptomus novamexicanus.
ISSN:0018-8158
1573-5117
DOI:10.1007/BF00017631