Diacyclops uruguayensis
species of Maxillopoda

Diacyclops uruguayensis is a species of freshwater copepod belonging to the family Cyclopidae. It was first described by Friedrich Kiefer in 1935.
Taxonomy
This is part of the genus Diacyclops, which includes numerous species of freshwater copepods.
Distribution
It was originally described from pools near Montevideo, Uruguay. Subsequent studies have recorded its presence in other regions, including parts of Brazil, such as Santa Catarina and Ceará, suggesting a broader distribution than initially recognized.
The public source identifies “Diacyclops uruguayensis” as species of Maxillopoda. This brief keeps that definition visible, then builds a research path around Diacyclops, uruguayensis and species.
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The date and method of observation matter as much as the stated conclusion, especially where classification or consensus has changed. The source revision retrieved here is dated Jan 23, 2025. The linked authority identifier is Q13587468. None of the 0 selected statements returned an explicit reference. The first chronological checks are 1935.
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