Laophonte cornuta [Laophonte cornuta]

Description
Laophonte cornuta is a species of marine copepod belonging to the family Laophontidae. It is characterized by a relatively small size and a body shape that is elongated and slender. Its antennae are short and its swimming legs are well developed. The species is commonly found in sandy sediments in coastal waters and estuaries.
Taxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
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Family |
Laophontidae
Laophontidae
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Genus |
Laophonte
Laophonte
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