Pleuromamma [Pleuromamma]

Description

Pleuromamma is a genus within the family Metridinidae, comprising species of pelagic copepods that inhabit a wide range of oceanic environments, from surface waters to the deep sea. These copepods are distinguished by their robust body structure, relatively large size, and the presence of well-developed sensory organs, which are adapted to detect prey and avoid predators in the dark depths of the ocean. Pleuromamma species play a significant role in marine food webs, primarily as grazers of phytoplankton and as prey for larger marine animals. Their distribution patterns are influenced by ocean currents, temperature, and salinity, making them important indicators of oceanographic conditions.

Species

Antarctic Pleuromamma [Pleuromamma antarctica]

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Spiny Pleuromamma [Pleuromamma robusta]

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Graceful Pleuromamma [Pleuromamma gracilis]

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Atlantic Pleuromamma [Pleuromamma xiphias]

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Taxonomy