Eucalanidae [Eucalanidae]
Description
Eucalanidae encompasses a group of marine copepods that are notable for their medium to large size and elongated bodies. They are primarily pelagic, found in both coastal and oceanic waters, where they feed on phytoplankton. Their large antennae are adapted for swimming and sensing their environment, making them efficient at capturing prey.
Genera
Dwarf Copepods [Eucalanus]
View DetailsFarranula [Farranula]
View DetailsParaeucalanus [Paraeucalanus]
View DetailsPseudeucalanus [Pseudeucalanus]
View DetailsSubeucalanus [Subeucalanus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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Statistics
- Genera 5