Heterorhabdidae [Heterorhabdidae]
Description
Heterorhabdidae copepods are pelagic organisms found in the open ocean, from surface waters to the deep sea. They are recognized by their streamlined bodies and large, compound eyes, which are thought to be adapted for detecting bioluminescent prey. These copepods are important in the marine food web, feeding on smaller plankton and serving as prey for larger predators.
Genera
Cerviniella [Cerviniella]
View DetailsConchyliurus [Conchyliurus]
View DetailsCorycaeus [Corycaeus]
View DetailsCyllopus [Cyllopus]
View DetailsHeterorhabdus [Heterorhabdus]
View DetailsMicroconchoecia [Microconchoecia]
View DetailsMiracia [Miracia]
View DetailsParacandacia [Paracandacia]
View DetailsPseudochirella [Pseudochirella]
View DetailsScolecithricella [Scolecithricella]
View DetailsScolecithricoides [Scolecithricoides]
View DetailsScolecithrox [Scolecithrox]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
Statistics
- Genera 12