Summer tadpole shrimp

Scientific name: Triops longicaudatus

Officially approvedEntity code: ENT-0613Males and females look different

Life cycle

Parthenogenesis is the most common mode of reproduction in Triops longicaudatus, and females predominate in most of its populations.

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The eggs of Triops longicaudatus are highly resistant to drying and remain capable of hatching for several years in unflooded soil.

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Sources (2)

Sources

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1Triops longicaudatus (summer tadpole shrimp) - Animal Diversity WebSRC-DSC-7B556CA7FF
2Tadpole Shrimp, Triops longicaudatus - UC IPM Rice Pest Management GuidelinesSRC-DSC-A38D6991B1

Approved version OWNER-REVIEW-20261108T074723674 · last approved 8 November 2026