Copepod

Temora turbinata

Copepod

This copepod swarms in warm surface waters from the tropics to temperate seas, fanning out a current to draw in food. It filters suspended particles and grazes mostly as an opportunistic herbivore.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Copepoda › Calanoida › Temoridae › Temora

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 104880.

FAQ

How deep does the Copepod live?
The Copepod (Temora turbinata) is typically found at 0–200 m.