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Epishura

2023-07-18 Snargl 0 minute 0 second

What kind of animal is Epishura?

Epishura is a genus of small crustaceans called copepods that belong to the family Temoridae.
They are mostly found in freshwater lakes and ponds, especially in North America.
One species, Epischurella baikalensis, is endemic to Lake Baikal in Russia, where it is the dominant zooplankton species and helps keep the lake clean.
Epishura have three stout setae on each of their caudal rami, which distinguishes them from other calanoids.
They also have bent and crooked urosomes in mature specimens.
Epishura produce two generations per year, with different ecological conditions and life cycles.
They can move up and down the water column depending on their needs for food, reproduction and protection.
Epishura are an important part of the aquatic food web and biodiversity.

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What is the animal Epishura known for?

Epishura is a species of planktonic crustaceans that belongs to the subclass Copepoda.
It is one of the most famous endemics of Lake Baikal, the deepest and oldest lake in the world.
Epishura plays a very important role in the ecosystem of the lake, as it consumes most of the algae and keeps the water clean.
It is also a major food source for the Baikal omul, a type of whitefish that is endemic to the lake as well.
Epishura can inhabit the entire water column of the lake, as it is not affected by the changes in pressure.
It produces two generations per year, each with different ecological conditions and life cycles.
The adult size of Epishura is about 1.5 mm.

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What does the Epishura look like?

The Epishura is a type of copepod, a small crustacean that lives in freshwater or marine habitats.
There are different species of Epishura, but one of the most remarkable ones is Epischurella baikalensis, which is endemic to Lake Baikal in Russia.
This species is the dominant zooplankton in the lake, making up 80%–90% of the total biomass.
It is about 1.5–2 mm long and has a bent and crooked body.
Epishura can produce 10 egg sacs every 10–20 days during its lifetime and has two generations per year.
It is also responsible for keeping Lake Baikal clean by filtering the water.

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