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
Southern Pigmy Squid [Heterorhabdus austrinus]
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Northern Pigmy Squid
Northern Pigmy Squid [Heterorhabdus norvegicus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Copepods
Copepoda
Order Calanoida
Calanoida
Family Aetideidae
Aetideidae
Statistics
  • Species 2