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copepoda  

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  • [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.

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  • 0000-0003-1068-2394

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http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/10099

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