Specimen Information

Arctodiaptomus dorsalis
(copepod)
Crustaceans-Copepods
Native Transplant

Specimen ID325078
GroupCrustaceans-Copepods
GenusArctodiaptomus
Speciesdorsalis
Common Namecopepod
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Localitya pond at Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens in NE District of Columbia
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan
HUC8 Number02070010
HUC10 NameAnacostia River
HUC10 Number0207001002
HUC12 NameLower Anacostia River
HUC12 Number020700100204
Map
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Collection Day4
Collection Month10
Collection Year1996
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18250
Author:Reid, J.W.
Date:2007
Title:Arctodiaptomus dorsalis (Marsh): a case history of copepod dispersal.
Journal:Banisteria
Volume:30
Pages:3-18
CommentsMale
Record TypeLiterature
Museum Cat NumberUSNM 278173
VerifierJ. Reid
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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