It is similar to, but distinct from, the related species " Lepidurus couesii ".
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"Lepidurus apus " has been found globally in remote areas with no waterways to transport individuals.
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Infected " Lepidurus " have a milky white colouration on the legs and carapace due to internal infection.
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Unlike other species of tadpole shrimp, " Lepidurus arcticus " is known to coexist with fish, such as Arctic char.
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Between the tails is a projection which distinguishes " Lepidurus " from " Triops ", the other notostracan genus.
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Recent species of " Lepidurus " are morphologically nearly identical to fossil records but may " represent very different evolutionary lineages ".
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"Nosema lepiduri " is a microsporidian parasite found in water bodies less than 15 cm deep that internally parasitises " Lepidurus " with spores, in some cases killing the host.
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The form of the telson varies between the two genera : in " Lepidurus ", a rounded projection extends between the caudal rami, while in " Triops " there is no such projection.
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In dry conditions, the dust-like resting eggs are easily distributed by wind . " Lepidurus apus " eggs are also though to be distributed by water, people, wildlife, and migratory birds.
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