Oncaea Media [Oncaea media]
Description
Oncaea media is a marine copepod found in various oceanic waters. It is a small, planktonic species, known for its blueish body color and the presence of two distinct red eyes. This species prefers warmer water and is commonly found in the epipelagic zone.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Poecilostomatoida
Poecilostomatoida
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| Family |
Oncaeids
Oncaeidae
|
| Genus |
Oncaea
Oncaea
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