The genus Mixodiaptomus Kiefer, 1932 (Copepoda, Diaptomidae) in Spain

Abstract:

The distribution of the Calanoid genus Mixodiaptomus was studied in a large number of pools and small lakes scattered over Spain. Four species occur: M. incrassatus, M. kupelwieseri, M. ortizi and M. laciniatus, the latter in 2 subspecies (M. laciniatus laciniatus and M. laciniatus atlantis). M. ortizi is described as a new species. M. laciniatus lives in mountains, while all other species occur in the plains. M. incrassatus is found all over the country, M. kupelwieseri only in the eastern part of Catalonia, M. laciniatus atlantis in Andalucia and M. ortizi in the central lands called Mesetas. All live in little mineralized waters and only M. incrassatus and M. laciniatus atlantis occur in clayey waters. © 1984 Dr. W. Junk Publishers.

Año de publicación:

1984

Keywords:

• Mixodiaptomus
• taxonomy
• Diaptomidae
• Biogeography
• Ecology
• copepoda

Fuente:

scopus