Northern Aetideus [Aetideus divergens]
Description
The Northern Aetideus, or Aetideus divergens, is another species of marine copepod. It is primarily found in the northern hemisphere, particularly in the Atlantic and Arctic oceans. The species is distinguished by a broad, robust body and shorter antennae. It is known to reside in colder, deeper waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Aetideidae
Aetideidae
|
| Genus |
Aetideus
Aetideus
|