Atlantic long-horned copepod [Longipedia coronata]
Description
The Atlantic long-horned copepod, or Longipedia coronata, is a marine copepod species native to the Atlantic Ocean. It has a similar body shape to other copepods, with a long, slender body and long antennae. However, it can be distinguished by a crown-like structure on its head. It feeds on phytoplankton and small microorganisms and is a critical part of the marine food web.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
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| Family |
Longipediidae
Longipediidae
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| Genus |
Longipedia
Longipedia
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