Tropical Dwarf Copepod [Oithona brevicornis]
Description
Oithona brevicornis, known as the Tropical Dwarf Copepod, is a species found predominantly in the warmer waters of the tropical and subtropical oceans. This species feeds primarily on phytoplankton, bacteria, and detritus. The Tropical Dwarf Copepod is known for its small size, usually around 1 mm in length, and its high reproduction rate.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Eucalanidae
Eucalanidae
|
| Genus |
Dwarf Copepods
Eucalanus
|