Arctic Calanoid Copepod [Centropages glacialis]
Description
Centropages glacialis, known as the Arctic Calanoid Copepod, is a cold-water species found primarily in the Arctic Ocean. This copepod is characterized by its small size and robust body, adapted to the harsh conditions of its environment. It feeds on phytoplankton and detritus and forms a significant part of the diet of many larger marine organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Arietellidae
Arietellidae
|
| Genus |
Centropages
Centropages
|