Pseudodiaptomus marinus [Pseudodiaptomus marinus]
Description
Pseudodiaptomus marinus is a species of copepod found in the ocean, particularly in areas of high salinity. It is a planktonic species that feeds on phytoplankton and small zooplankton. Males are smaller than females, with females reaching up to 1.5 mm in length. They can be distinguished by their long, curved antennae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Centropagidae
Centropagidae
|
| Genus |
Pseudodiaptomus
Pseudodiaptomus
|