Uncinocythere simondsi (Hobbs & Walton, 1960)
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum | Crustacea |
| Class | Ostracoda |
| Order | Podocopida |
| Family | Entocytheridae |
| Genus | Uncinocythere |
| Species | Uncinocythere simondsi (Hobbs & Walton, 1960) |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Stygophile
- Realm
- Aquatic
Distribution
Range
Known from one county in Kentucky.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
Kentucky
Counties
- Kentucky
- Pulaski
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
References
- Harker, D.F., Jr. & Barr, T.C., Jr. 1979. Caves and associated fauna of Eastern Kentucky, Volume 3. Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission, Frankfurt, Kentucky, USA. 130 pp.
How to cite this account
Uncinocythere simondsi (Hobbs & Walton, 1960). Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-2116. https://cavebiology.org/species/uncinocythere-simondsi/ (accessed 7 September 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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