Atlantic Pleuromamma [Pleuromamma xiphias]
Description
The Atlantic Pleuromamma is a species of copepod that is found in the Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its characteristic sword-like tail, from which it derives its scientific name. This copepod is an essential part of the marine food chain, serving as a primary food source for many larger marine species. It displays the typical vertical migration pattern, swimming to the surface at night to feed and returning to the depths during the day.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Metridinidae
Metridinidae
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| Genus |
Pleuromamma
Pleuromamma
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