Three-spined copepod [Chiridiella 3-setosa]
Description
Chiridiella 3-setosa, commonly known as the three-spined copepod, is a small marine crustacean. It can be found in various marine environments, including subtropical and tropical waters. This species is characterized by three distinct spines that protrude from its body, giving it its name. Like most copepods, they are planktonic and feed on phytoplankton and small zooplankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Aetideidae
Aetideidae
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| Genus |
Chiridiella
Chiridiella
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