Inverted Copepod [Calanopia inversa]
Description
Calanopia inversa, or the Inverted Copepod, is a species of marine copepod that is unique for its inverted body structure. Found in the waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, this species is known to dwell in the deeper layers of the water during the day, moving towards the surface at night to feed.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Paracalanidae
Paracalanidae
|
| Genus |
Calanopia
Calanopia
|