Scapholeberis mucronata
Phylum
Arthropoda
Subphylum
Crustacea
Class
Branchiopoda
Order
Cladocera
Family
Daphniidae
Distinguishing Characteristics
Rostrum present.
Cervical sinus present.
Flat ventral surface.
Postabdominal claw with pecten.
Ecology
Additional Notes
Scapholeberis mucronata
is the most common species in the Northeast USA.
May be confused with
S. kingi.
Additional Pictures
Quicktime Movies
Scapholeberis1.mov
- Scapholeberis swimming in neuston (1.31 MB).
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