Oncaeids [Oncaeidae]

Description

Oncaeidae, also known as Oncaeids, are a family of small, pelagic copepods. They are distinguished by their streamlined bodies adapted for life in the open ocean. Oncaeids are important members of the marine zooplankton community, serving as a key food source for various fish larvae and other zooplankton predators. They exhibit a high degree of diversity in body form and size, reflecting their adaptations to different ecological niches within pelagic environments.

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