Arenosetella holmesi [Arenosetella holmesi]
Description
Arenosetella holmesi is a marine copepod species that belongs to the family Canuellidae. This species is known for its habitat in the intertidal sand zones, specifically in the Northwestern Atlantic Ocean. They are predominantly benthic, living at the bottom of the ocean floor. Distinguishing features include a short, straight rostrum, and a furca that is about 3 times as long as its width.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
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| Family |
Laophontidae
Laophontidae
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| Genus |
Arenosetella
Arenosetella
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