Chiridiella [Chiridiella]

Description

Chiridiella is a genus of copepods known for their adaptability to various marine environments, from coastal waters to the deep sea. These copepods possess a streamlined body conducive to efficient swimming and are characterized by their feeding appendages, which they use to capture phytoplankton and microzooplankton. Their wide distribution makes them an essential part of marine ecosystems.

Species

Three-spined copepod [Chiridiella 3-setosa]

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Spiked copepod [Chiridiella acanthica]

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Southern copepod [Chiridiella australis]

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Giant copepod [Chiridiella macrochira]

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Taxonomy