Euaetideus [Euaetideus]

Description

Euaetideus is a genus of marine copepods that exhibit a wide geographical distribution, inhabiting both shallow and deep-sea environments. These copepods are characterized by their medium-sized, robust bodies and the presence of large, compound eyes that enhance their visual capabilities in the dimly lit waters of the deep ocean. They contribute to the marine food web by consuming phytoplankton and serving as prey for higher trophic levels.

Species

Southern Krill [Euaetideus giesbrechti]

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