Large Antarctic copepod [Paraeuchaeta elongata]
Description
This species is one of the largest copepods found in the Antarctic Ocean. Its long, slender body and large size compared to other copepods make it a formidable predator. It is a key species in the marine food web, feeding on smaller copepods, krill, and various microorganisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Aetideidae
Aetideidae
|
| Genus |
Paraeuchaeta
Paraeuchaeta
|