Gammarus seideli
Cannizzaro, Walters & Berg, 2018
Seidel's Scud
Gammarus seideli is a of freshwater amphipod in the Gammaridae, described in 2018. It is one of numerous Gammarus species found in North American freshwater systems. The species is recognized by iNaturalist with the "Seidel's Scud" and has been documented in a small number of observations. As a relatively recently described species, detailed ecological and biological information remains limited.
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How to pronounce Gammarus seideli: //ˈɡæmərəs ˈsaɪdəli//
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Distribution
North America; specific range details not established in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Gammarus pulexWidespread European with similar general ; G. seideli distinguished by geographic distribution and subtle morphological features described in original description
- Gammarus duebeniAnother European Gammarus ; comparison relevant for understanding biogeographic patterns and potential morphological overlap with North American species