Protochaeta [Protochaeta]

Description

Protochaeta is a genus within the Aetideidae family, comprising copepods that are smaller and less studied than their relatives. These copepods are characterized by their simple, streamlined body plan and small size, which facilitates their existence in the pelagic zone of the ocean. Despite their obscurity, they are an integral part of the marine ecosystem, participating in the planktonic food web.

Species

Northern Protochaeta [Protochaeta borealis]

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Southern Protochaeta [Protochaeta australis]