Red Deep-sea Copepod [Rhincalanus nasutus]
Description
Red Deep-sea Copepods are a species of copepod that are distinguished by their red coloration and elongated bodies, which can reach lengths of up to 5 mm. They are found in the deep sea worldwide, but are particularly common in the North Atlantic Ocean. They are omnivorous, feeding on both phytoplankton and small zooplankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
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| Family |
Tegastidae
Tegastidae
|
| Genus |
Deep-sea Copepods
Tegastes
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