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 [Aetideopsis rostrata]
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Aetideopsis minor
Aetideopsis minor [Aetideopsis minor]
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Aetideopsis plumosa
Aetideopsis plumosa [Aetideopsis plumosa]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Copepods
Copepoda
Order Calanoida
Calanoida
Family Aetideidae
Aetideidae
Statistics
  • Species 3