Large-bodied copepod [Neocalanus plumchrus]
Description
Neocalanus plumchrus is a large-bodied copepod that lives in the North Pacific Ocean. It has a long, slender body with a large head and a small, pointed tail. It is known for its unique life cycle, which includes a long period of dormancy in the deep sea followed by a rapid ascent to the surface in the spring. It feeds on phytoplankton and is a crucial part of the marine food chain.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Calanidae
Calanidae
|
| Genus |
Neocalanus
Neocalanus
|