Copepoda
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Small crustaceans that form the largest single source of protein in the world's seas, the subclass Copepoda or copepods are divided into 10 orders with more than 14,000 described species.
See also: Parasitic Copepods
BioGroup:
Native range:
Taxonomic rank: Family
Common name: COPEPODS
| Total known | Total profiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Subfamilies | 0 | 0 |
| Genera | 0 | 0 |
| Species | 14,000 | 0 |
Reference: A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Invertebrates: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species
Facts about CopepodaRDF feed
| Biogroup-Organism | Marine Invertebrates +, Freshwater Invertebrates +, and Brackishwater Invertebrates + |
| Common name | COPEPODS + |
| Family taxonomic rank | Family + |
| Native range | Global + |
| Reference | A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Invertebrates: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species + |