Stenhelia peniculata [Stenhelia peniculata]
Description
Stenhelia peniculata is a marine species found in the Gulf of Mexico. It is characterized by its peniculate, or brush-like, antennae. This species inhabits sandy bottoms in shallow waters and feeds on small particles of organic matter.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
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| Family |
Laophontidae
Laophontidae
|
| Genus |
Stenhelia
Stenhelia
|