Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903
type: TaxonName
type: Label
aphia ID: 157675
scientific name ID: 157675
scientific name ID: urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:157675
scientific name: Microcalanus pusillus
authorship: Sars G.O., 1903
scientific name authorship: Sars G.O., 1903
full scientific name: Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903
scientific name: Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903
bibliographic citation: Walter, T.C.; Boxshall, G. (2026). World of Copepods Database. Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=157675 on 2026-03-16
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/632
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is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/540
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/3201
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/3104
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/3122
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/3123
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/536
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/3174
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/5271
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/5273
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/8131
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/5816
has status: accepted
is of rank: Species
taxon rank: Species
source: Copepoda Calanoida, IV. An account of the Crustacea of Norway, with short descriptions and figures of all the species.
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/152430
source: Baseline information survey of shelter island - a potential marine park. Final report
source: Catalogue of the marine invertebrates of the estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence.
source: The vertical distribution and diurnal migration of copepods at different stations in the Irish Sea. I. Pseudocalanus elongatus (Boeck) and Microcalanus pusillus G.O. Sars.
source: Larval stages of marine planktonic copepods of China.
source: Krebstiere oder Crustacea. I: Ruderfüsser oder Copepoda (1. Calanoida, 2. Cyclopoida) (3. Ordnung) [Crustaceans or Crustacea. I: Copepods (1. Calanoida, 2. Cyclopoida) (3rd order).]
source: [Checklist of marine biota of China seas]
source: Temperature-dependent egg production and egg hatching rates of small egg-carrying and broadcast-spawning copepods Oithona similis, Microsetella norvegica and Microcalanus pusillus.
source: Detritus and juvenile salmon production in the Nanaimo estuary: I. Production and feeding rates of juvenile chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta).
source: Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
source: A trait database for marine copepods.
denotes: Taxon
  type: Concept
  has accepted name: Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903
  has habitat: marine
  is subject of: Microcalanus pygmaeus and M. pusillus
  is subject of: Microcalanus pusillus from Sars, G.O. 1903
  has distribution: Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - North West Atlantic
  has distribution: Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - Turkish Exclusive Economic Zone
  has distribution: Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - Gulf of Maine
  has distribution: Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - Irish Exclusive economic Zone
  has distribution: Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - FAO fishing area 18
  has distribution: Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - FAO fishing area 67
  has distribution: Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - North East Pacific
  has distribution: Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - Canada Basin
  has distribution: Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - Nansen Basin
  has distribution: Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - Amundsen Basin
  has distribution: Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - Makarov Ridge
  has distribution: Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - Canadian Exclusive Economic Zone [Pacific part]
  has distribution: Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - North Pacific
  has additional description: Taxon Description Body size for Taxon denoted by name 157675
  has additional description: Taxon Description Supporting structure & enclosure for Taxon denoted by name 1080
  has additional description: Taxon Description Functional group for Taxon denoted by name 104082
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  has additional description: Taxon Description Nomenclature code for Taxon denoted by name 2
  has parent: Taxon
    type: Concept
    has accepted name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/104164

accepted
type: Concept
type: Status
definition: Valid name (ICZN) or name considered to be taxonomically correct (ICBN)
taxonomic status: accepted
nomenclatural status: valid

Species
type: Concept
type: Rank

Copepoda Calanoida, IV. An account of the Crustacea of Norway, with short descriptions and figures of all the species.
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Sars, G.O. (1903). Copepoda Calanoida, IV. An account of the Crustacea of Norway, with short descriptions and figures of all the species. Bergen Museum. 1-171, Plates I-CII & suppl. I-VI pp.
source: https://marineinfo.org/id/publication/203761
is accessible for free: 1
date published: 1903

https://aphia.org/id/source/152430
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO. The Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS)

Baseline information survey of shelter island - a potential marine park. Final report
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Kei LWK. & Lau SCK. (1994). Baseline information survey of shelter island - a potential marine park. Final report. Submitted to the Agriculture and Fisheries Department, The Hong Kong SAR Government.
date published: 1994

Catalogue of the marine invertebrates of the estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence.
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Brunel, P., L. Bosse & G. Lamarche. (1998). Catalogue of the marine invertebrates of the estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence. Canadian Special Publication of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 126. 405 pp.
source: https://marineinfo.org/id/publication/213868
date published: 1998

The vertical distribution and diurnal migration of copepods at different stations in the Irish Sea. I. Pseudocalanus elongatus (Boeck) and Microcalanus pusillus G.O. Sars.
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Lee, J.W. & D.I. Williamson. (1975). The vertical distribution and diurnal migration of copepods at different stations in the Irish Sea. I. Pseudocalanus elongatus (Boeck) and Microcalanus pusillus G.O. Sars. Journal of the Oceanographical Society of Japan 31(5):199-211, figs. 1-6. (x-1975)
source: https://www.doi.org/10.1007/bf02150959
date published: 1975

Larval stages of marine planktonic copepods of China.
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Li, S.J. & J.C. Fang. (1990). Larval stages of marine planktonic copepods of China. China Ocean Press, Beijing 141 pp.
date published: 1990

Krebstiere oder Crustacea. I: Ruderfüsser oder Copepoda (1. Calanoida, 2. Cyclopoida) (3. Ordnung) [Crustaceans or Crustacea. I: Copepods (1. Calanoida, 2. Cyclopoida) (3rd order).]
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Pesta, O. (1928). Krebstiere oder Crustacea. I: Ruderfüsser oder Copepoda (1. Calanoida, 2. Cyclopoida) (3. Ordnung) [Crustaceans or Crustacea. I: Copepods (1. Calanoida, 2. Cyclopoida) (3rd order).]. In: Dahl, F. (ed.). Die Tierwelt Deutschlands und der Angrenzenden Meeresteile nach Ihren Merkmalen und nach Ihrer Lebensweise. Fischer, Jena. 9:1-136, figs. 1-115.
source: bhl.title.105699
date published: 1928

[Checklist of marine biota of China seas]
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Liu, J.Y. [Ruiyu] (ed.). (2008). [Checklist of marine biota of China seas]. China Science Press. 1267 pp.
source: https://marineinfo.org/id/publication/210242
date published: 2008

Temperature-dependent egg production and egg hatching rates of small egg-carrying and broadcast-spawning copepods Oithona similis, Microsetella norvegica and Microcalanus pusillus.
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Barth-Jensen, C., M. Koski, O. Varpe, P. Glad, O.S. Wangensteen, K. Praebel & C. Svensen. (2020). Temperature-dependent egg production and egg hatching rates of small egg-carrying and broadcast-spawning copepods Oithona similis, Microsetella norvegica and Microcalanus pusillus. Journal Of Plankton Research. 42(5):564-580. Sep 2020.
source: fbaa039
date published: 2020

Detritus and juvenile salmon production in the Nanaimo estuary: I. Production and feeding rates of juvenile chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta).
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Healey, M.C. (1979). Detritus and juvenile salmon production in the Nanaimo estuary: I. Production and feeding rates of juvenile chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta). Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada. 36(5):488-496.
source: f79-072
date published: 1979

Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
source: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/49
is accessible for free: 1

A trait database for marine copepods.
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Brun, P., M.R. Payne & T. Kiørboe. (2017). A trait database for marine copepods. Earth System Science Data. 9(1):99-113.
source: essd-9-99-2017
date published: 2017

Microcalanus pygmaeus and M. pusillus
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subject: Taxon
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  is denoted by: Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903
rights holder: Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Moira Galbraith
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
format: JPEG
description: Microcalanus pygmaeus female (left), M. pusillus female (right)
created: 2011-02-01 16:21:05.740

Microcalanus pusillus from Sars, G.O. 1903
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subject: Taxon
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  is denoted by: Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903
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description: Plate 3
created: 2014-01-24 17:18:44.947

Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - North West Atlantic
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Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - Turkish Exclusive Economic Zone
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is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903
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Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - Gulf of Maine
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  is denoted by: Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903
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Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - Gulf of Maine
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Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - Irish Exclusive economic Zone
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903
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Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - FAO fishing area 18
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Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - FAO fishing area 67
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Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - North East Pacific
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Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - Canada Basin
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Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - Nansen Basin
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Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - Amundsen Basin
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Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - Makarov Ridge
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source: https://aphia.org/id/source/152070

Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - Canadian Exclusive Economic Zone [Pacific part]
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Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - North Pacific
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Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - North East Pacific
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Distribution for Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903 - FAO fishing area 67
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  is denoted by: Microcalanus pusillus Sars G.O., 1903
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Taxon Description Body size for Taxon denoted by name 157675
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Taxon Description Nomenclature code for Taxon denoted by name 2
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type minimum
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Sex female
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type maximum
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Sex female
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type maximum
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Sex male
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type minimum
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Sex male
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Specification Context: Structure Solid
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Specification Context: Composition Chitinous
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type minimum
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Sex female
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type maximum
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Sex female
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type maximum
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Sex male
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type maximum
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Sex female
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type maximum
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Sex male
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type mean
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Sex male
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type mean
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Sex female
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type mean
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Sex male
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type minimum
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Sex female
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Specification Context: Locality (MRGID) 25217
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type minimum
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Sex male
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Specification Context: Locality (MRGID) 25217
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type minimum
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Sex female
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type minimum
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Sex male
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type minimum
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Sex female
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type minimum
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
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Specification Context: Sex male
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type maximum
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defines parameter: body-size-type
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Specification Context: Dimension length
type: SpecificationContext
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
type: SpecificationContext
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Specification Context: Sex male
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Specification Context: Locality (MRGID) 25217
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type maximum
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
type: SpecificationContext
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Specification Context: Sex female
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Specification Context: Locality (MRGID) 25217
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Specification Context: Unit mm
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Specification Context: Type maximum
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Specification Context: Dimension length
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Specification Context: Life stage adult
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: life-stage
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Specification Context: Sex female
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