Mucroniphontes [Mucroniphontes]

Description

Mucroniphontes is a genus within the Laophontidae family, consisting of copepods that are recognized for their distinct posterior body processes or 'mucrones'. These adaptations may play a role in their locomotion within the substrate, as well as in interactions with other small organisms in the sediment.

Species

Rough harpacticoid [Mucroniphontes ramosus]

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Long-tail harpacticoid [Mucroniphontes longicaudatus]