Tropical Scolecithricoides [Scolecithricoides tropicus]
Description
The Tropical Scolecithricoides is a species of copepod that is found in tropical marine environments. They are small, measuring less than 1 mm in length, and have a distinct elongated body with clear segmentation. The species is known for its resilience in warm, tropical waters and plays a crucial role in the marine food web, serving as a primary food source for various marine organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Heterorhabdidae
Heterorhabdidae
|
| Genus |
Scolecithricoides
Scolecithricoides
|