Laophonte [Laophonte]

Description

Laophonte is the type genus of the family Laophontidae, encompassing a wide variety of copepod species that inhabit sandy and muddy marine bottoms. These organisms are key players in the benthic ecosystem, contributing to the breakdown of organic matter and serving as prey for many small predators.

Species

Laophonte cornuta [Laophonte cornuta]

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Laophonte inermis [Laophonte inermis]

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Laophonte trispinosa [Laophonte trispinosa]

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Laophonte bicornis [Laophonte bicornis]

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Laophonte exilis [Laophonte exilis]

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Taxonomy