Spiny Pleuromamma [Pleuromamma robusta]
Description
The Spiny Pleuromamma is a species of copepod found in warm, tropical oceans. Its body is covered in small, protective spines that help ward off predators. This species is a significant contributor to the marine food web, providing sustenance for larger organisms. It is known for its nightly vertical migrations to the surface to feed on phytoplankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Metridinidae
Metridinidae
|
| Genus |
Pleuromamma
Pleuromamma
|