Northern predator copepod [Paraeuchaeta norvegica]
Description
This species is found in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is a significant predator in the marine food web, feeding on other smaller copepods and various microorganisms. The Northern predator copepod has a long, slender body with translucent segments, and is known for its adaptability to cold ocean waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Aetideidae
Aetideidae
|
| Genus |
Paraeuchaeta
Paraeuchaeta
|