Pacific Aetideus [Aetideus pacificus]
Description
The Pacific Aetideus, or Aetideus pacificus, is a copepod species that is native to the Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by long antennae, slender body, and a preference for warm, surface waters. It is a free-swimming, planktonic organism that forms a crucial part of the marine food web.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Aetideidae
Aetideidae
|
| Genus |
Aetideus
Aetideus
|