Onychocamptus [Onychocamptus]

Description

Onychocamptus, belonging to the Laophontidae family, includes copepods that are well-adapted to a life in the interstitial spaces of sandy and muddy marine substrates. They are known for their unique set of claws and spines, which are thought to aid in feeding and movement through the sediment.

Species

Banded Tiger Copepod [Onychocamptus mohammed]

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Southern Ocean Copepod [Onychocamptus antarcticus]

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Indian Ocean Copepod [Onychocamptus indicus]

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Taxonomy