Microconchoecia [Microconchoecia]
Description
Microconchoecia is a genus within the Heterorhabdidae family, notable for its small size and the intricate structure of its exoskeleton. Members of this genus are adapted to life in the open ocean, from surface waters to the deep sea. They feed on detritus and small planktonic organisms, playing a significant role in the cycling of organic matter in marine ecosystems.
Species

Intermediate Ostracod [Microconchoecia intermedius]
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Southern Ostracod [Microconchoecia australis]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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Family |
Heterorhabdidae
Heterorhabdidae
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Statistics
- Species 2