Branchinella spinosa
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Branchinella spinosa (H. Milne-Edwards, 1840)
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Branchinella spinosa is a species within the family Thamnocephalidae.[1] This fairy shrimp species occurs in parts of Southern Africa, notably the Makgadikgadi Pans of Botswana.[2] Other crustacean species found in this region of Botswana in co-existence with B. spinosa include Moina belli.
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References[]
- ^ "Branchinella spinosa (M. Milne-Edwards, 1840)". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved February 20, 2011.
- ^ C. Michael Hogan (2008). "Makgadikgadi". The Megalithic Portal.
Categories:
- Branchiopoda
- Crustaceans described in 1840
- Freshwater crustaceans of Africa
- Taxa named by Henri Milne-Edwards
- Branchiopoda stubs