Tigriopus [Tigriopus]

Description

Tigriopus is a genus of small copepods within the family Ectinosomatidae, often found in tidal pools and coastal rock crevices. These copepods are notable for their bright coloration, which ranges from orange to red, and their resilience to extreme changes in temperature, salinity, and oxygen levels, making them a subject of interest in ecological and evolutionary studies.

Species

Harlequin copepod [Tigriopus californicus]

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Japanese tidepool copepod [Tigriopus japonicus]

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New Zealand rock pool copepod [Tigriopus angulatus]

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Taxonomy