Red copepod [Corycaeus anglicus]
Description
Corycaeus anglicus, commonly known as the Red copepod, is a marine crustacean found predominantly in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is characterized by its deep red color and elongated body. It feeds primarily on phytoplankton and is an important part of the marine food chain.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Heterorhabdidae
Heterorhabdidae
|
| Genus |
Corycaeus
Corycaeus
|