Giant copepod [Chiridiella macrochira]
Description
The Chiridiella macrochira, commonly known as the giant copepod, is a larger species within the genus Chiridiella. Despite its name, it is still a small crustacean, but it is significantly larger than other species in its genus. It can be found in various marine environments, including both temperate and tropical waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Aetideidae
Aetideidae
|
| Genus |
Chiridiella
Chiridiella
|