Spiked copepod [Chiridiella acanthica]
Description
The Chiridiella acanthica, or spiked copepod, is a marine species found in the Atlantic Ocean. It has a spiked body, hence its common name. This species predominantly inhabits the pelagic zone of the ocean and feeds on small particles in the water column. It is a crucial part of the marine food chain, serving as a food source for many larger organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Aetideidae
Aetideidae
|
| Genus |
Chiridiella
Chiridiella
|