Triops mauritanicus

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Triops mauritanicus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Branchiopoda
Order: Notostraca
Family: Triopsidae
Genus: Triops
Species:
T. mauritanicus
Binomial name
Triops mauritanicus
Ghigi, 1921[1]

Triops mauritanicus is a species of tadpole shrimp,[2] found in Southern Spain and Morocco.[3] This species of Triops can grow to 4 to 6 cm (1.6 to 2.4 in) and can be expected to live for 90-120 days on average. This species can be usually found in arid areas and are sometimes sold in kits (although Triops longicaudatus is the most commonly sold triops).[4]

Subspecies

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This species is divided into two subspecies:[3]

  • Triops mauritanicus mauritanicus
  • Triops mauritanicus simplex

References

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