Catanema loricatum [Catanema loricatum]
Description
Catanema loricatum is a marine species endemic to the Pacific Ocean. It lives in tropical and subtropical waters and is typically found in shallow coastal environments. Like other species in its genus, Catanema loricatum is sessile and attaches itself to hard surfaces. It is known for its plate-like, loricatum appearance and its ability to withstand a variety of water conditions. It feeds by filtering seawater, capturing plankton and other particulates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
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| Family |
Parastenheliidae
Parastenheliidae
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| Genus |
Catanema
Catanema
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