How deep does the Copepod live?

The Copepod (Oithona plumifera) is typically found at 0–2383 m.

Copepod

Oithona plumifera

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–2383 m

This copepod lives in coastal waters as part of the plankton, found from the surface down to great depth. It feeds on phytoplankton and may also grab larger particles directly with its limbs.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Copepoda › Cyclopoida › Oithonidae › Oithona

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 106652.

FAQ

How deep does the Copepod live?: The Copepod (Oithona plumifera) is typically found at 0–2383 m.