Ametropus

Albarda, 1878

sand minnows

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Ametropus is a of mayflies (Ephemeroptera) commonly known as sand minnows, belonging to the Ametropodidae. The genus contains at least three described : A. ammophilus, A. fragilis, and A. neavei. Species in this genus are adapted to large river systems and exhibit specialized ecological traits including deep-water nymphal and detritivorous feeding habits.

Ametropus ammophilus by (c) frankcarrots, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by frankcarrots. Used under a CC-BY license.Ametropus ammophilus by (c) frankcarrots, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by frankcarrots. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ametropus: //əˈmɛtɹəpəs//

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Habitat

Large river systems with flowing water; nymphs inhabit depths greater than 0.5 m

Distribution

Northern Alberta, Canada (Athabasca River); Croatia; distribution includes large river systems in northern regions

Seasonality

period extends through June and July

Diet

Small-particle

Life Cycle

with some overlap of ; extended period in summer months

Ecological Role

Small-particle in large river

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