Cyclopicina longifurcata
| Cyclopicina longifurcata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| 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
[edit]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.[citation needed]
Distribution
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "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.