Green copepod [Corycaeus greenus]
Description
Corycaeus greenus, commonly known as the Green copepod, is a small, marine crustacean found in the Indian Ocean. It displays a vivid green coloration. This species is a detritivore, feeding on decomposing plant and animal material. They are a central species in their ecosystem, contributing to the decomposition process and nutrient cycling.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Heterorhabdidae
Heterorhabdidae
|
| Genus |
Corycaeus
Corycaeus
|