Metridinidae [Metridinidae]

Description

Metridinidae includes a group of pelagic copepods that are widespread in oceanic waters. They have a slender, cylindrical body shape and are highly adapted for a planktonic lifestyle, with long appendages for swimming. Metridinidae species are voracious predators on smaller zooplankton and play a significant role in marine ecosystems by transferring energy up the food web.

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