Small Red Plankton [Calanopia americana]
Description
Calanopia americana, commonly known as the Small Red Plankton, is a species of marine zooplankton found in the Atlantic Ocean. It is characterized by its reddish hue and small size. These copepods feed on phytoplankton and are an important part of the marine food chain.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Centropagidae
Centropagidae
|
| Genus |
Calanopia
Calanopia
|