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Triop (1 of 5) AKA Tadpole Shrip, Triops is a genus of small crustaceans in the order Notostraca. This is the first of 5 in a set (same subject), these really are facinating creatures. Triops longicaudatus Click/tap to enlarge

Triop (1 of 5)

AKA Tadpole Shrip, Triops is a genus of small crustaceans in the order Notostraca. This is the first of 5 in a set (same subject), these really are facinating creatures.

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    Interesting doc http://www.nesc.ac.uk/talks/1090/Mathers.pdf Posted 8 years ago

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The Triops longicaudatus

"Triops longicaudatus" is a freshwater crustacean of the order Notostraca, resembling a miniature horseshoe crab. It is characterized by an elongated, segmented body, a flattened shield-like brownish carapace covering two thirds of the thorax, and two long filaments on the abdomen.

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Similar species: Shield Shrimps
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Uploaded Sep 15, 2016. Captured Sep 13, 2016 18:51.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • f/16.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO100
  • 65mm