Microsetella rosea [Microsetella rosea]
Description
Microsetella rosea is a marine copepod species in the family Heterorhabdidae. It is small in size and is characterized by its rose-like color. This species is typically found in the Atlantic Ocean. Similar to other copepods, Microsetella rosea is pelagic and has a diel vertical migration behavior, staying in deep waters during the day and moving towards the surface at night to feed.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
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| Family |
Ectinosomatidae
Ectinosomatidae
|
| Genus |
Microsetella
Microsetella
|