Microsetella norvegica [Microsetella norvegica]
Description
Microsetella norvegica is a species of copepod in the family Heterorhabdidae. It is found in the North Atlantic Ocean and is known for its small size, typically measuring less than 1 millimeter long. This species is pelagic, meaning it lives in open water away from the sea floor. It is primarily nocturnal, rising from deeper waters at night to feed on phytoplankton near the surface.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
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| Family |
Ectinosomatidae
Ectinosomatidae
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| Genus |
Microsetella
Microsetella
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