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Branchinecta cf sandiegonensis - Branchinecta
Copyright © 2017 James Bailey

Branchinecta cf sandiegonensis - Branchinecta
San Onofre State Park, San Diego County, California, USA
February 12, 2017
This species is almost definitely Branchinecta sandiegonensis given that is the only recorded taxon here. It is one of the motives behind the protection of these vernal pools.

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Contributed by James Bailey on 12 February, 2017 - 11:50pm

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