Pseudochirella obesa [Pseudochirella obesa]
Description
Pseudochirella obesa is a species of euphausiid shrimp found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. They are small shrimp, with a length of about 10 mm and a width of about 3 mm. They are a part of the zooplankton and are known for their vertical migration behavior. Like other species in this genus, Pseudochirella obesa is a major source of food for many marine animals.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Heterorhabdidae
Heterorhabdidae
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| Genus |
Pseudochirella
Pseudochirella
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