Notostraca and Spinicaudata of temporary ponds in Morocco revealed the existence of a
geographical area with a particularly diversified number of species. Over a few hectares, 11
species, among the 18 known in Morocco, are present. While most of them are usually
allopatric and belong to distinct associations, indicative of particular ecological and climatic
conditions, they can coexist in Chaouia plain, either in adjoining ponds (sympatric species) …