Biology:Penilia avirostris

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Short description: Species of small freshwater animal

Penilia avirostris
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Branchiopoda
Order: Ctenopoda
Family: Sididae
Genus: Penilia
Species:
P. avirostris
Binomial name
Penilia avirostris
Dana, 1849

Penilia avirostris is a species of ctenopod in the family Sididae. It is found in temperate Asia, Europe, and New Zealand.[1][2][3]

Sea Temperature Influence

[4] Penilia avirostris live in waters around 18°C, but can live in waters from 12°c to 30°c. However, The increase in temperatures in the North Sea allow Penilia avirostris to thrive, having its populations dramatically grow in 2002 and 2003.

References

Further reading

  • Korovchinsky, N. M. (1992). Sididae and Holopediidae (Crustacea: Daphniiformes). Guides to the Identification of the Microinvertebrates of the Continental Waters of the World. 3. SPB Academic Publishing. ISBN 978-90-5103-074-7. 

Wikidata ☰ Q4549909 entry