Preferred term
copepoda
Definition
- [MESH] A huge subclass of mostly marine CRUSTACEA, containing over 14,000 species. The 10 orders comprise both planktonic and benthic organisms, and include both free-living and parasitic forms. Planktonic copepods form the principle link between PHYTOPLANKTON and the higher trophic levels of the marine food chains.
Broader concept
Creator
- 0000-0003-1068-2394
URI
http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/10099
