Chaoborus cooki
Saether, 1970
Chaoborus cooki is a of phantom midge in the Chaoboridae, first described by Saether in 1970. The Chaoborus comprises small, non-biting midges commonly known as phantom midges due to their transparent, nearly invisible larvae. These aquatic insects are found in freshwater worldwide. The species name 'cooki' honors an individual, following standard taxonomic naming conventions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chaoborus cooki: /keɪˈɒbərəs ˈkʊki/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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