Heterolaophonte appendiculata [Heterolaophonte appendiculata]
Description
Heterolaophonte appendiculata is a species of the Heterolaophonte genus. It has a unique set of appendages that it uses for swimming and feeding. This species is found in a variety of marine environments, from sandy shores to deep-sea sediments. Its distinguishing features include a robust body and a segmented tail.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
|
| Family |
Ectinosomatidae
Ectinosomatidae
|
| Genus |
Heterolaophonte
Heterolaophonte
|