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 [Cylindroncaeus pellucidus]
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Cylindroncaeus cylindricus
Cylindroncaeus cylindricus [Cylindroncaeus cylindricus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Copepods
Copepoda
Order Poecilostomatoida
Poecilostomatoida
Family Oncaeids
Oncaeidae
Statistics
  • Species 2