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 Gonfirth, lochan
Carrying epjippium saddle
Visit #154 (August 23rd, 2025) at Gonfirth, lochan
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.