Antarctobius [Antarctobius]

Description

Antarctobius is a genus of copepods belonging to the family Tisbidae. These marine copepods are characterized by their adaptation to cold, Antarctic waters. They possess features that enable them to survive in extreme conditions, such as a thickened exoskeleton and the ability to produce antifreeze proteins. Members of this genus are important components of the Antarctic zooplankton community, serving as a crucial link in the food web by transferring energy from primary producers to higher trophic levels.

Species

Antarctic Benthic Amphipod [Antarctobius antarcticus]

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Antarctic Burrowing Amphipod [Antarctobius abditus]

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Antarctic Scavenger Amphipod [Antarctobius scavengerus]

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Antarctic Deep-Sea Amphipod [Antarctobius profundus]

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Taxonomy