So much with so little: new records of Cladocera and Cyclestherida (Branchiopoda) for Alagoas State, Brazil

Abstract

Abstract Despite the recent increase in knowledge about Brazilian Cladoceromorpha (Cladocera and Cyclestherida), this group of fauna is poorly known in some regions of the country, including Alagoas State. Based on the literature and a few original samples, the present paper reports 35 species of Cladoceromorpha from Alagoas, 18 of which are new records for the state. The observed taxa are illustrated. In addition, distributional and taxonomic comments on selected taxa are provided.

Keywords

• Clam shrimp
• distribution records
• Neotropical ecoregions
• richness
• water flea