Copilia quadrata [Copilia quadrata]
Description
A copepod species commonly found in the North Pacific, Copilia quadrata is characterized by a square-shaped body and two pairs of swimming legs. This species is known to feed on a variety of microorganisms, including diatoms and dinoflagellates. They are most active during the night, when they ascend to the surface waters to feed.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Poecilostomatoida
Poecilostomatoida
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| Family |
Sapphirinids
Sapphirinidae
|
| Genus |
Copilia
Copilia
|