Paralaophonte [Paralaophonte]

Description

Paralaophonte is a genus within the family Laophontidae, comprising copepods that exhibit a diversity of body forms and are found in various marine sedimentary environments. These organisms are important benthic community members, contributing to the decomposition of organic material and serving as food for higher trophic levels.

Species
Paralaophonte livingstonei
Paralaophonte livingstonei [Paralaophonte livingstonei]
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Paralaophonte cornuta
Paralaophonte cornuta [Paralaophonte cornuta]
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Paralaophonte spinicauda
Paralaophonte spinicauda [Paralaophonte spinicauda]
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Paralaophonte maxillaris
Paralaophonte maxillaris [Paralaophonte maxillaris]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Copepods
Copepoda
Order Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
Family Laophontidae
Laophontidae
Statistics
  • Species 4