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Family Sididae Family Profile - Cladocerans reported from the Thompson-Okanagan region Diaphanosoma brachyurum Profile - Cladocerans of the Thompson-Okanagan region Littoral. Widely distributed Canada south to South America and Europe from northern Spain eastward to Asia. Prefers warmer waters; most common in epilimnetic waters during the summer months. Length to 0.9mm, males smaller. An Image-Based Key To The Zooplankton Of The Northeast (USA) A Key to Cladocerans (Crustacea) of British Columbia Diaphanosoma birgei Profile - Cladocerans of the Thompson-Okanagan region Open waters of sheltered bays, harbors and island areas at depths of 3-6 meters. Length to 1.2mm, males slightly smaller. Southwest Missouri State University Zooplankton Project An Image-Based Key To The Zooplankton Of The Northeast (USA) A Key to Cladocerans (Crustacea) of British Columbia Latona setifera Profile - Cladocerans of the Thompson-Okanagan region Rare. Restricted to shallow nearshore waters. Locomotion is often followed by prolonged periods of resting on the bottom A Key to Cladocerans (Crustacea) of British Columbia   Latonopsis occidentalis   only reports from stomachs of yellow perch Southwest Missouri State University Zooplankton Project Sida crystallina Profile - Cladocerans of the Thompson-Okanagan region Extremely patchy distribution in Great Lakes. Predominantly littoral, it can occur in open water. In inshore waters, it is usually attached to aquatic vegetation but swims well if disturbed. A Key to Cladocerans (Custacea) of British Columbia Taxonomy of Cladocera - Ruediger Rudolf Southwest Missouri State University Zooplankton Project

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