Narrow aetideus [Aetideus acutus]
Description
The narrow aetideus, scientifically known as Aetideus acutus, is a species of copepod in the genus Aetideus. Its narrow body distinguishes it from other species within the same genus. It is found in various marine environments and plays a significant role in the food chain, providing nutrition for a range of larger marine species.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Cyclopoida
Cyclopoida
|
| Family |
Aetideidae
Aetideidae
|
| Genus |
Aetideus
Aetideus
|