Heterorhabdus [Heterorhabdus]

Description

Heterorhabdus is the type genus of the Heterorhabdidae family, characterized by its distinctively elongated body and large compound eyes. These copepods are primarily deep-sea dwellers, found in mesopelagic to bathypelagic zones. They exhibit bioluminescence, which is thought to be used for communication and predator avoidance. Heterorhabdus species are key components of deep-sea food webs, feeding on detritus and smaller zooplankton.

Species

White Slickhead Fish [Heterorhabdus blanci]

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Southern Slickhead Fish [Heterorhabdus australis]