Cyllopus [Cyllopus]

Description

Cyllopus is a genus known for its cylindrical body shape, a distinct feature that sets it apart from other genera in the Heterorhabdidae family. The copepods of this genus are adapted to a pelagic lifestyle, with species often found in the water column of open oceans. They are important grazers of phytoplankton and small microzooplankton, and serve as a food source for a variety of marine organisms.

Species
Cyllopus Clownfish
Cyllopus Clownfish [Cyllopus lucas]
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Cyllopus Sea Slug
Cyllopus Sea Slug [Cyllopus maris]
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Cyllopus Jellyfish
Cyllopus Jellyfish [Cyllopus medusae]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Copepods
Copepoda
Order Calanoida
Calanoida
Family Heterorhabdidae
Heterorhabdidae
Statistics
  • Species 3