Centropages [Centropages]

Description

Centropages is a genus of copepods that inhabit marine waters worldwide. These copepods are recognized by their elongated bodies and prominent, forked caudal setae. Centropages species are important grazers on phytoplankton and are themselves prey for a variety of fish and invertebrates, thus occupying a vital position in marine food webs.

Species

Centropages abdominalis [Centropages abdominalis]

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Taxonomy