Taxonomy |
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|---|---|
| [Domain] | Eukarya |
| [Kingdom] | Animalia |
| [Phylum] | Arthropoda |
| [Class] | Branchiopoda |
| [Order] | Cladocera |
| [Family] | Daphniidae |
| [Genus] | Ceriodaphnia |
Carrying an over- wintering 'ephippium' (Egg / embryo )
Visit #154 (August 23rd, 2025) at Lochan at Gonfirth
Carrying epjippium saddle
Visit #154 (August 23rd, 2025) at Lochan at Gonfirth
This image is of the post abdominal foot and claw that is essential in identification as there are several species of Ceriodaphnia.
Visit #145 (June 16th, 2024) at Flossy Loch (Orbister)
Visit #101 (October 10th, 2020) at Roer Water, lochan east of (HU 351 857)
The records of Ceriodaphnia quadrangula were found at the following lochs:
Please note this is an amateur project. Best efforts are made to identify species. However this website should not be relied on as a reference. Assistance with identifications and taxonomy is very much welcomed — please contact us.