Acartia [Acartia]

Description

Acartia is one of the most common and widely distributed genera of marine copepods, belonging to the family Acartiidae. These small planktonic crustaceans are vital components of the marine food web, serving as crucial links between primary producers and higher trophic levels, including fish and whales. They inhabit a variety of marine environments, from coastal estuaries to open seas. Acartia species are characterized by their slender bodies and the ability to perform diel vertical migrations, moving up and down the water column in response to predation pressure and feeding opportunities.

Species

Acartia tonsa [Acartia tonsa]

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Acartia hudsonica [Acartia hudsonica]

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Acartia clausi [Acartia clausi]

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Acartia longiremis [Acartia longiremis]

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Taxonomy