Atlantic Paratisbe [Paratisbe atlantica]
Description
The Atlantic Paratisbe is a marine species inhabiting the Atlantic Ocean's deeper waters. It is characterized by its robust body, long antennae and a blue-gray color. It feeds on plankton and small invertebrates. This species can grow up to 3 cm and is known for its nocturnal behavior, spending the day hidden in the seabed and emerging at night to feed.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
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| Family |
Tisbidae
Tisbidae
|
| Genus |
Paratisbe
Paratisbe
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