Northern long-horned copepod [Longipedia notata]
Description
Longipedia notata, the Northern long-horned copepod, is a species found primarily in the northern parts of the Atlantic Ocean. Like other copepods, it has a slender body and long antennae. It is distinguished by noticeable markings on its body. The species feeds on phytoplankton and small microorganisms, playing a crucial role in the marine ecosystem.
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
|
| Genus |
Longipedia
Longipedia
|