Aegean Sea brackish copepod [Calanipeda aquaedulcis]
Description
Calanipeda aquaedulcis, commonly known as the Aegean Sea brackish copepod, is a small crustacean that inhabits brackish waters in the Aegean Sea. It is characterized by its small size, with females typically measuring 1.5-2.5 mm in length and males slightly smaller. This species is euryhaline, meaning it can tolerate a wide range of salinities. It is an important part of the diet of various fish species in the Aegean Sea.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Pseudodiaptomidae
Pseudodiaptomidae
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| Genus |
Calanipeda
Calanipeda
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