Mormonilloid Copepod [Mormonilloida Indica]
Description
This species is planktonic, found in the marine waters of the Indian Ocean. They are characterized by a body divided into two parts: a large cephalothorax and a smaller, segmented abdomen. They have long antennae and a pair of large, compound eyes. These copepods are known for their unique swimming pattern, with an irregular, jerky motion.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Mormonilloida
Mormonilloida
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| Family |
Mormonilloids
Mormonillidae
|
| Genus |
Mormonilloid
Mormonilla
|