Long-horned copepod [Longipedia helgolandica]
Description
Longipedia helgolandica, also known as the long-horned copepod, is a marine species found mainly in the North Sea but can also be found in other marine environments. As a copepod, it is a small crustacean that is an important part of the ocean food web. It has a long, slender body with long antennae, which it uses for navigation and feeding. The species is mostly transparent with hints of color, making it difficult to see in the water. It feeds on phytoplankton and small microorganisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
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| Family |
Longipediidae
Longipediidae
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| Genus |
Longipedia
Longipedia
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