Pseudodiaptomus forbesi [Pseudodiaptomus forbesi]
Description
Pseudodiaptomus forbesi is a copepod species that is native to the Pacific coast of North America. It has been found in estuaries, lagoons, and bays. This species is distinguishable by its large size, with females reaching lengths of up to 1.8 mm. They are omnivorous, feeding on both phytoplankton and zooplankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Centropagidae
Centropagidae
|
| Genus |
Pseudodiaptomus
Pseudodiaptomus
|