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Water flea

Chydorus sphaericus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tundra within the Antarctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Antarctica (Antarctica), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).

🇦🇶 Antarctica 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Branchiopoda (Branchiopoda)
Order
Diplostraca (Diplostraca)
Family
Chydoridae
Genus
Chydorus
Species
Chydorus sphaericus (Water flea)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Water flea?
The scientific name of Water flea is Chydorus sphaericus. It belongs to the genus Chydorus.
Where does Water flea live?
Water flea is found in Widely distributed across Antarctica (Antarctica), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Antarctica, Belgium, Denmark, France, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Water flea belong to?
Water flea (Chydorus sphaericus) belongs to the genus Chydorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Chydoridae.
What kingdom does Water flea belong to?
Water flea (Chydorus sphaericus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Chydorus — 1 Species

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Water flea
Chydorus sphaericus
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