Rough harpacticoid [Mucroniphontes ramosus]
Description
The Rough harpacticoid, scientifically known as Mucroniphontes ramosus, is a marine species belonging to the Harpacticoida order of Copepods. They are found in the benthic zone of oceans and are often associated with marine algae. These species have a fairly distinct body shape with a clearly segmented body and a pair of antennae. They are usually less than 1 millimeter in length and have a rough appearance due to the presence of many small spines on their body surface.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
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| Family |
Laophontidae
Laophontidae
|
| Genus |
Mucroniphontes
Mucroniphontes
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