Parastenhelia [Parastenhelia]

Description

Parastenhelia is a central genus in the Parastenheliidae family, comprised of copepods that exhibit a wide range of morphological diversity. These organisms are predominantly found in benthic zones of marine ecosystems, often associated with sediment or detritus. They are characterized by their segmented bodies, distinct antennae used for feeding and locomotion, and a lifestyle that can be either free-living or symbiotic with other marine organisms.

Species
Copepod Parastenhelia spinosa
Copepod Parastenhelia spinosa [Parastenhelia spinosa]
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Copepod Parastenhelia megalops
Copepod Parastenhelia megalops [Parastenhelia megalops]
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Copepod Parastenhelia microcephala
Copepod Parastenhelia microcephala [Parastenhelia microcephala]
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Copepod Parastenhelia variabilis
Copepod Parastenhelia variabilis [Parastenhelia variabilis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Copepods
Copepoda
Order Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
Family Parastenheliidae
Parastenheliidae
Statistics
  • Species 4