Hyalellidae
Bulyčeva, 1957
Genus Guides
1Hyalellidae is a of small freshwater amphipods established by Bulyčeva in 1957. Members of this family are primarily found in freshwater of the Americas, with particular diversity in South America. The family was historically known as Dogielinotidae, a name now treated as a synonym. Hyalellidae contains multiple and represents an important component of freshwater benthic .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hyalellidae: /ˌhaɪəˈlɛlɪˌdiː/
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Habitat
Freshwater environments including lakes, ponds, wetlands, and streams. Some inhabit temporary pools and shallow water bodies.
Distribution
Native to the Americas; documented from North America through Central America to South America. Specific records include Colombia (Departamento del Tolima, municipio de Piedras, humedal Toqui-Toqui).
Ecological Role
Freshwater benthic and scavengers; contribute to nutrient cycling and serve as prey for fish and other aquatic .
Similar Taxa
- GammaridaeBoth are of freshwater amphipods; Hyalellidae tend to have more reduced pleopods and are restricted to the Americas, whereas Gammaridae are primarily Palearctic in distribution.
- TalitridaeBoth belong to the superfamily Hyaloidea; Talitridae are primarily terrestrial or marine beach-dwelling amphipods (sandhoppers), while Hyalellidae are exclusively freshwater.