Porcellidium litorale [Porcellidium litorale]
Description
Porcellidium litorale is another species of marine copepod within the Porcellidiidae family. They are typically found in intertidal zones or shallow subtidal areas, often attached to algae or other types of marine vegetation. These copepods are characterized by their elongated bodies and relatively short appendages.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
|
| Family |
Porcellidiidae
Porcellidiidae
|
| Genus |
Porcellidium
Porcellidium
|