Paracartia [Paracartia]

Description

Paracartia is a genus within the family Acartiidae, encompassing several species of marine copepods. These organisms are an essential part of the zooplankton community, contributing significantly to marine ecosystems by recycling nutrients and serving as a food source for a variety of fish species and other marine animals. Paracartia species are typically found in coastal waters and estuaries, where they feed on phytoplankton and small particulate organic matter. They exhibit adaptations for life in variable salinity conditions, making them important indicators of environmental changes and water quality.

Species

Grass shrimp [Paracartia grani]

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Tidal pool shrimp [Paracartia latisetosa]