Sapphirina darwinii [Sapphirina darwinii]
Description
Sapphirina darwinii is a species of copepod that is found in the Atlantic Ocean. The males of this species are known for their bright blue color, which is caused by light reflecting off the crystal-like structures on their cuticle. They primarily eat phytoplankton and have a diurnal activity pattern.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Poecilostomatoida
Poecilostomatoida
|
| Family |
Sapphirinids
Sapphirinidae
|
| Genus |
Sapphirina
Sapphirina
|