Candacia pachydactyla [Candacia pachydactyla]
Description
A copepod species found in marine environments around the world. They are recognized by their elongated bodies and long antennae. They are planktonic, meaning they float with the currents, and are an important food source for many marine species.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Arietellidae
Arietellidae
|
| Genus |
Candacia
Candacia
|