Concept information
Preferred term
Copepoda
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Copepod
- Copepods
Scope note
- 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.
History note
- 2003
In other languages
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Finnish
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Copepoda
-
hankajalkaisten alaluokka
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D033342
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