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Oithonidae Dana 1853
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropoda |
| Subphylum |
Crustacea |
| Class |
Maxillopoda |
| Subclass |
Copepoda |
| Order |
Cyclopoida |
| Family |
Oithonidae |
Description
- Approximately 47 specifes in this family. Only two species are generally found in south-east Australia.
Distinguishing characteristics
- Small, long and slender bodies.
Distribution
- Worldwide.
- Can be very abundant
Ecology
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