Quadrispinosus [Quadrispinosus]

Description

Quadrispinosus is a genus within the Laophontidae family, distinguished by the presence of four distinctive spines on the body of its members. These copepods are typically found in marine substrates, where they use their spines for defense and possibly for aiding in the burrowing process.

Species

Four-spined lanternshark [Etmopterus quadrispinosus]

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