North Atlantic copepod [Pseudocalanus elongatus]
Description
This species is commonly found in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is a significant part of the marine food web, serving as prey for a variety of fish species. It is known for its elongated body shape and small size, typically less than 2 mm in length.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Paracalanidae
Paracalanidae
|
| Genus |
Pseudocalanus
Pseudocalanus
|