Speleophria [Speleophria]

Description

Speleophria is a genus within the family Speleophriidae, encompassing small, benthopelagic copepods found in marine environments. These tiny crustaceans are characterized by their adaptability to live in various marine habitats, including caves and the deep sea. They possess a slender body shape, which aids in their ability to navigate through complex underwater terrains. Members of this genus are of interest to marine biologists due to their specialized adaptations to low-light environments and their role in the marine food web, serving as a crucial link in the transfer of energy from detrital and microbial sources to larger predators.

Species

Speleophria ruffoi [Speleophria ruffoi]

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