Niphargellus
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| Niphargellus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Order: | Amphipoda |
| Family: | Niphargidae |
| Genus: | Niphargellus Schellenberg, 1938 |
Niphargellus is a genus of Amphipod crustaceans within the family Niphargidae.[1] The genus contains three known species, which are characterized by the absence of D-setae on the Amphipods mandibular palp.[2] The presence or absence of setae, specifically the D-setae, is a distinguishing feature used to classify organisms within the genus.[2]
Niphargellus species live in freshwater environments such as caves, springs and the interstitial spaces of river beds.[3] Species are native to Europe, where they can be found in England,[2] Germany and the Czech Republic.[3]
A cladogram according to the Catalogue of Life:[4]
Species list
[edit | edit source]- Niphargellus arndti (Schellenberg, 1933)[5] - Found living in freshwater springs in the Czech Republic.[3]
- Niphargellus glenniei (Spooner, 1952)[5] - Found living in cave water in Southwest England.[2]
- Niphargellus nolli (Schellenberg, 1938)[5] - Found living in interstitial spaces within riverbeds in Germany.[3]
References
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