Pseudodiaptomus euryhalinus [Pseudodiaptomus euryhalinus]

Description
Pseudodiaptomus euryhalinus is a copepod species that inhabits estuarine and coastal waters. It is highly tolerant to changes in salinity and temperature, making it a resilient species in fluctuating environments. The species feeds primarily on phytoplankton and small particles in the water column.
Taxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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Family |
Centropagidae
Centropagidae
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Genus |
Pseudodiaptomus
Pseudodiaptomus
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