Heterorhabdus [Heterorhabdus]
Description
The genus Heterorhabdus includes deep-sea copepods known for their unique morphological adaptations to the pelagic lifestyle. These adaptations include elongated bodies and highly developed sensory organs, which facilitate their navigation and feeding in the deep, dark waters. Heterorhabdus species are crucial for the cycling of organic matter in deep-sea ecosystems through their feeding and reproductive activities.
Species

Southern Pigmy Squid [Heterorhabdus austrinus]
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Northern Pigmy Squid [Heterorhabdus norvegicus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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Family |
Aetideidae
Aetideidae
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Statistics
- Species 2