Paralaophonte spinicauda [Paralaophonte spinicauda]
Description
A marine species in the Copepoda class. It is native to the Atlantic Ocean, specifically in the region of the North Sea. It is characterized by a spiny tail, hence the name spinicauda. This species is benthic, dwelling primarily in the bottom sediments.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
|
| Family |
Laophontidae
Laophontidae
|
| Genus |
Paralaophonte
Paralaophonte
|