Scientific papers on Notostraca

Below is a collection of scientific papers related to Notostraca (tadpole shrimp):

Reproductive isolation and genetic differentiation in North American species of Triops (Crustacea: Branchiopoda: Notostraca) - Paper1

Talks in detail on the variations of Triops longicaudatus in North America to other Triops found in America.

The distribution of Triops and Lepidurus (branchiopoda) in Australia - Paper2

Where you can find the above species in Australia.

Distribution, phenology and status for the larger Branchiopoda (Crustacea: Anostraca, Notostraca, Spinicaudata and Laevicaudata) in Denmark - Paper3

T. cancriformis, T. stagnalis, L. brachyurus and L. apus are the species included in this report. Some interesting points on T. stagnalis are noted.

Sensitivity of Metabolic Rate, Growth, and Fecundity of Tadpole Shrimp (Triops Longicaudatus) to Environmental Variation - Paper4

This is an excellent report as it talks of the effects of temperature and oxygen on the newly hatched Triops. Definitely worth reading.

New records of large branchiopods (Branchiopoda: Anostraca, Notostraca, and Spinicaudata) in Mexico - Paper5

Mainly this report discusses the location of various Notostraca in Mexico.

Large branchiopod assemblages common to Mexico and the United States - Paper6

This report continues discussing the location of various Notostraca in Mexico.

Fish and crustaceans in northeast Greenland lakes with special emphasis on interactions between Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus), Lepidurus arcticus and benthic chydorids - Paper7

This report discuss this rare creature, Lepidurus arcticus, which can live down at very cold temperatures at around 6 to 10°C (42 to 50°F).

Circumpolar analysis of morphological and genetic diversity in the Notostracan Lepidurus arcticus - Paper8

Further research on Lepidurus arcticus and its genetic diversity across different populations.

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