Thalestris [Thalestris]

Description

Thalestris is a genus within the Laophontidae family, comprising copepods that are often found in dense algae or seagrass beds. Their morphological features, including robust limbs and body shapes, enable them to cling to and move around in vegetation, where they play a role in the local food web.

Species

Thalestris amphipod [Thalestris laurentiana]

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Thalestris krill [Thalestris pacifica]

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Thalestris shrimp [Thalestris antarctica]

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Taxonomy