Cyclopicina longifurcata
| Cyclopicina longifurcata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Copepoda |
| Order: | Cyclopoida |
| Family: | Cyclopicinidae |
| Genus: | Cyclopicina |
| Species: | C. longifurcata
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| Binomial name | |
| Cyclopicina longifurcata (Scott, 1901)
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Cyclopicina longifurcata is a species of copepod belonging to the family Cyclopicinidae. It was first described by Thomas Scott in 1901. This species is part of the order Cyclopoida, a group of small crustaceans commonly found in marine and freshwater habitats.[1][2]
Description
This species is characterized by its elongated furca (tail-like structure), which is a distinctive feature within its genus. Like other copepods, Cyclopicina longifurcata plays a role in aquatic ecosystems as part of the zooplankton community.
Distribution
Cyclopicina longifurcata has been recorded in various marine environments. Observations have been noted in different ocean regions, including the North Atlantic and the Indian Ocean.[3]
References
- ^ "Taxon Details for Cyclopicina longifurcata". Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS). Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "Taxonomy Browser for Cyclopicina longifurcata". National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "Cyclopicina longifurcata". COPEPEDIA. Retrieved 2 July 2024.