Pseudeucalanus major [Pseudeucalanus major]
Description
Pseudeucalanus major is a species of copepod in the family Eucalanidae. They are found in the open ocean, predominantly in the Atlantic and Pacific. This species is recognized by its elongated body and large first antennae, which are often longer than the body itself. The species is a vital component of the marine food web, serving as a primary source of food for a variety of fish species.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Eucalanidae
Eucalanidae
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| Genus |
Pseudeucalanus
Pseudeucalanus
|