Montezuma-well

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• Ranatra montezuma

  Montezuma waterscorpion

  Ranatra montezuma is a waterscorpion species endemic to Montezuma Well, a thermally constant, fishless spring in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was described by J. Polhemus in 1976 and represents a highly localized population with specific dietary adaptations to its unique aquatic environment. The species exhibits nocturnal foraging behavior and maintains high population densities supported by abundant endemic prey.

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