The biogeography of three Boeckella species (Copepoda: Calanoida) in New Zealand |
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Authors: | Colleen Jamieson |
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Institution: | (1) Zoology Department, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand |
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Abstract: | The New Zealand distributions of three species of Boeckella (Copepoda, Calanoida), B. triarticulata, B. dilatata and B. hamata are mapped. B. triarticulata is primarily a pond dweller but is also found in reservoirs and shallow lakes. B. dilatata is mainly found in the deeper glacial lakes and ponds in the central region of the South Island and B. hamata has a more widespread distribution in lakes and ponds in the South Island and lower half of the North Island. Differences in temperature optima, food requirements and dispersal ability among the three Boeckella species are related to vicariant events to explain their distribution in New Zealand. |
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Keywords: | biogeography calanoid copepods Boeckella New Zealand |
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