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The developmental stages of Pseudodiaptomus hessei (Copepoda: Calanoida)
Abstract
Nauplii and copepodid developmental stages of the estuarine copepod, Pseudodiaptomus hessei, are described and illustrated. Five post-embryonic naupliar and five copepodid stages (excluding adults) are distinguished. Diagnostic characteristics separating stages are also tabulated.