First record of Lynceus brachyurus (Branchiopoda: Diplostraca: Laevicaudata: Lynceidae) in Armenia

Abstract

Lynceus brachyurus was first discovered in the highland wetland of Armenia. This finding not only contributes to our understanding of the geographic distribution of Lynceus brachyurus but also sheds light on the ecological preferences and adaptability of this species to diverse habitats.

Keywords

• caucasus ecoregion
• clam shrimp
• highland wetland
• zoobenthos