Monstrilla longiremis [Monstrilla longiremis]
Description
Monstrilla longiremis is a marine copepod species that belongs to the family Monstrillidae. This particular species is found in the Atlantic Ocean. It's characterized by its long antennae, which are used for sensing its environment. Males and females are similar in size, approximately 2 mm. It inhabits the open ocean and coastal waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Monstrilloida
Monstrilloida
|
| Family |
Monstrilloids
Monstrillidae
|
| Genus |
Monstrilla
Monstrilla
|