Cymbasoma Rigidum [Cymbasoma rigidum]
Description
Cymbasoma rigidum is another species of marine copepod in the family Monstrillidae. This species is distinguished by its rigid body structure and is found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. They are filter feeders and contribute significantly to the marine food chain.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Monstrilloida
Monstrilloida
|
| Family |
Monstrilloids
Monstrillidae
|
| Genus |
Cymbasoma
Cymbasoma
|