Deep-sea Copepods [Tegastes]

Description

Tegastes is a genus within the family Tegastidae, comprised of copepods that predominantly inhabit deep-sea environments. These copepods are distinguished by their robust bodies, well-developed mouthparts, and the presence of sensory setae. Tegastes species are important components of the benthic and pelagic ecosystems, participating actively in the detrital food chain. They are adapted to life in extreme conditions, including low temperatures and high pressures, which is reflected in their physiology and behavior.

Species

Blue Deep-sea Copepod [Euaugaptilus hyperboreus]

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Arctic Deep-sea Copepod [Hemicyclops thysanotus]

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Red Deep-sea Copepod [Rhincalanus nasutus]

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Taxonomy