A extreme size difference between individuals B the considerable variation in size suggests that the population likely consists of individuals from multiple age groups. Circled in red are some of the examples of individuals with a wide variation in size.

 
 
  Part of: Espinasa L, Espinasa J, Castañeda O (2025) Winter survival strategies of cave-adapted amphipods in the Ice Caves of Sam’s Point area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve, NY, USA. Subterranean Biology 53: 103-117. https://doi.org/10.3897/subtbiol.53.157293