Turban copepod [Temora turbinata]
Description
Temora turbinata, or the turban copepod, is a marine species found predominantly in the warm temperate and tropical waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. It is characterized by a distinctly curved, turban-shaped prosome. The species is a vital component of the zooplankton community and plays a significant role in nutrient cycling in marine ecosystems.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Arietellidae
Arietellidae
|
| Genus |
Temora
Temora
|