Indonesian Copepod [Parectinosoma indonesiensis]
Description
Parectinosoma indonesiensis is a marine copepod species that is native to the waters around Indonesia. This species is benthic, living in the sediment of marine environments. It has a short, stout body with noticeable segmentation. This species is believed to be a detritivore, feeding on organic material within the sediment. Further studies are required to know more about its behavior and life cycle.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
|
| Family |
Ectinosomatidae
Ectinosomatidae
|
| Genus |
Parectinosoma
Parectinosoma
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