General Description
Body wide and oval shaped, with a narrow abdomen. Two antennae at the front of the head. Up to 5 mm long.
Biology
Cyclops Copepods swim by sweeping their antennae back and forth in a rowing motion. The females carry eggs in two bunches that hang on either side of the abdomen. The adults live for a few months.
Distribution
Worldwide. Mainland Australia and Tasmania.
Habitat
Near the bottom of streams, ponds and wetlands.
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Brief Id
Oval body, narrow abdomen, two long antennae.
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Diet
Omnivore
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Diet Categories
Organic matter, Algae, Bacteria
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Common Name
Cyclops Copepod
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