Monstrilla grandis [Monstrilla grandis]
Description
Monstrilla grandis is a copepod species found in the Pacific Ocean. It belongs to the family Monstrillidae. This species is distinguished by its large size, with adults reaching up to 2.5 mm in length. M. grandis is a free-swimming species that inhabits both open ocean and coastal waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Monstrilloida
Monstrilloida
|
| Family |
Monstrilloids
Monstrillidae
|
| Genus |
Monstrilla
Monstrilla
|