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common freshwater amphipod

Gammarus pulex

Classification

Gammarus pulex is a species of crustacean found across much of Europe. It is a benthic (bottom-dwelling) amphipod, typically measuring 10–20 mm in length, that is greyish in color and lives in freshwater habitats. Description Adults of the species are generally a translucent gray color with brown or green markings which vary with habitat, age, and diet.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Netherlands · 214France · 58United Kingdom · 44Germany · 38Luxembourg · 7Belgium · 2Switzerland · 1