Benthic tisbe [Tisbe biminiensis]
Description
Tisbe biminiensis, also referred to as the benthic tisbe, is a marine copepod species that inhabits the sediment of shallow coastal environments. They are minute, with a body length of approximately 0.7-1 mm. The benthic tisbe has a distinctive cylindrical body shape and a robust first antennae. They primarily feed on detritus and algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
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| Family |
Tisbidae
Tisbidae
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| Genus |
Tisbe
Tisbe
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