Microsetella [Microsetella]

Description

Microsetella is a genus of marine copepods in the family Ectinosomatidae, known for their small size and presence in planktonic communities. They have a cosmopolitan distribution, being found in both coastal and open ocean waters, where they feed on phytoplankton and contribute to the marine food web dynamics.

Species
Microsetella norvegica
Microsetella norvegica [Microsetella norvegica]
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Microsetella rosea
Microsetella rosea [Microsetella rosea]
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Microsetella pacifica
Microsetella pacifica [Microsetella pacifica]
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Microsetella subantarctica
Microsetella subantarctica [Microsetella subantarctica]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Copepods
Copepoda
Order Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
Family Ectinosomatidae
Ectinosomatidae
Statistics
  • Species 4