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Microplastics

Microplastics

by Eddie Krillson
Zooplankton, such as copepods, that come into contact with microplastics often mistake them for food, as they can be the same size as their natural food.
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Reef Food: Harpacticoida

Reef Food: Harpacticoida

by Eddie Krillson
The harpacticoids are an order of mostly benthic (living on surfaces) copepods found all over the world; living in the ocean, lakes, moist soil, groundwater…basically anywhere you can find water you can find a harpacticoid copepod, although most species are marine. Click Here To Read More.
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Calanoida - Copepods With Heart

Calanoida - Copepods With Heart

by Eddie Krillson
To date there have been about 2000 species described in the copepod order Calanoida, which is probably just a fraction of what is left to be discov...
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