Copepod Parastenhelia megalops [Parastenhelia megalops]
Description
Parastenhelia megalops is another species of copepod within the genus Parastenhelia. They are found widely distributed in marine environments, particularly in coastal and estuarine waters. Their body is elongated and they have large, prominent eyes. They are known to be an important food source for various marine species.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
|
| Family |
Parastenheliidae
Parastenheliidae
|
| Genus |
Parastenhelia
Parastenhelia
|