Aetideopsis [Aetideopsis]
Description
Aetideopsis is a genus within the Aetideidae family, characterized by its small to medium-sized copepods. These marine crustaceans are distinguished by their slender bodies and long, filamentous appendages, which aid in their swimming and feeding in the pelagic zone of the ocean. They play a significant role in the marine food web, serving as a crucial food source for larger marine animals.
Species

Aetideopsis rostrata [Aetideopsis rostrata]
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Aetideopsis minor [Aetideopsis minor]
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Aetideopsis plumosa [Aetideopsis plumosa]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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Family |
Aetideidae
Aetideidae
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Statistics
- Species 3