Monstrilla helgolandica [Monstrilla helgolandica]
Description
This is a marine species of copepod belonging to the family Monstrillidae. It can be found in the North Sea around the coast of Helgoland, Germany. Males are around 1.44-1.66 mm in length, while females are 1.66-1.82 mm. Their habitat includes both the open ocean and coastal waters. They are free-swimming and have a short, broad body.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Monstrilloida
Monstrilloida
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| Family |
Monstrilloids
Monstrillidae
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| Genus |
Monstrilla
Monstrilla
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