Robertgurneya's Copepod [Robertgurneya smithi]
Description
A small, free-living copepod found in the oceanic waters. This species is known for its small size, typically less than 1mm long. It has a cylindrical body with a tapered rear and is transparent in color. It is a planktonic species, spending its life in the water column. Its diet consists primarily of phytoplankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
|
| Family |
Parastenheliidae
Parastenheliidae
|
| Genus |
Robertgurneya
Robertgurneya
|