Phyllodiaptomus is a genus of crustacean in the family Diaptomidae. It includes the following species:[1]

Phyllodiaptomus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Copepoda
Order: Calanoida
Family: Diaptomidae
Genus: Phyllodiaptomus
Kiefer, 1936

P. wellekensae is an Indian endemic species which is listed as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ T. Chad Walter (2009). T. Chad Walter; Geoff Boxshall (eds.). "Phyllodiaptomus Kiefer, 1936". World Copepoda database. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  2. ^ J. W. Reid (1996). "Phyllodiaptomus wellekensae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1996: e.T17170A6800975. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T17170A6800975.en. Retrieved 9 January 2018.