Atlantic copepod [Labidocera atlantica]
Description
Labidocera atlantica, known as the Atlantic copepod, is native to the Atlantic Ocean. This species is characterized by its elongated body and long, narrow rostrum. It feeds on phytoplankton and serves as a crucial food source for fish and other marine organisms. The female Atlantic copepod is typically larger than the male and has a more rounded body shape.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Arietellidae
Arietellidae
|
| Genus |
Labidocera
Labidocera
|