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Copepoda

Medical Definition: 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.
Also Called: Calanoida,Cyclopoida,Harpacticoida,Lepeophtheirus salmonis,Siphonostomatoida
Previously Indexed: Crustacea (1965-2002)

Copepoda Medical Definitions and Terms

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