Pacific Aetideus [Aetideus pacificus]

Description
The Pacific Aetideus, or Aetideus pacificus, is a copepod species that is native to the Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by long antennae, slender body, and a preference for warm, surface waters. It is a free-swimming, planktonic organism that forms a crucial part of the marine food web.
Taxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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Family |
Aetideidae
Aetideidae
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Genus |
Aetideus
Aetideus
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