Cylindrical Oncaeid [Cyclopetta]
Description
Cyclopetta is a genus within the Oncaeidae family, distinguished by its cylindrical body form. Members of this genus are pelagic copepods that inhabit open ocean waters. They contribute to the ocean's zooplankton population, participating in nutrient cycling and serving as prey for various marine species.
Species

Cylindroncaeus pellucidus [Cylindroncaeus pellucidus]
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Cylindroncaeus cylindricus [Cylindroncaeus cylindricus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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Order |
Poecilostomatoida
Poecilostomatoida
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Family |
Oncaeids
Oncaeidae
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Statistics
- Species 2