Corycaeus [Corycaeus]

Description

Corycaeus is a diverse genus within the Heterorhabdidae family, comprising species that vary significantly in size and form. These copepods are notable for their streamlined bodies and the presence of a large, movable spiny process on the last body segment. Corycaeus species are prevalent in both coastal and oceanic waters, where they occupy various ecological niches and are crucial for the trophic dynamics of marine ecosystems.

Species

Red copepod [Corycaeus anglicus]

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Green copepod [Corycaeus greenus]

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Yellow copepod [Corycaeus yellowus]

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Taxonomy