Hydrachnidae

Hydrachnidae is a of freshwater in the superfamily Hydrachnoidea. Members are distinguished by brilliant red or orange coloration, which is unusual among freshwater . The family was first defined by William Elford Leach. The family includes the Hydrachna.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hydrachnidae: //hɪˈdræk.nɪ.diː//

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Identification

Brilliant red or orange coloration distinguishes Hydrachnidae from most other freshwater .

Habitat

Freshwater environments.

Distribution

Records from Colombia (Ciénaga San Silvestre), Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the United States (Vermont).

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