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'''Copepod'''

[[Copepods]] are a group of small [[crustaceans]] found in the sea and nearly every freshwater habitat. They are members of the [[subphylum]] Crustacea (class Copepoda), which includes about 13,000 species distributed worldwide.

== Description ==

Copepods are typically 1 to 2 mm long, with a teardrop-shaped body and large [[antennae]]. Despite their small size, their abundance makes them a significant part of the [[marine ecosystem]]. They are a primary food source for many [[fish]] and [[whale]] species.

== Classification ==

Copepods are divided into ten [[orders]], but the three most significant are Calanoida, Cyclopoida, and Harpacticoida. These orders are distinguished by the structure of their antennae and the presence or absence of a dorsal hump.

== Life Cycle ==

The life cycle of a copepod typically includes a series of [[molt]]s as the animal grows and matures. The stages of development include the nauplius stage, followed by the copepodid stage, and finally the adult stage.

== Ecological Role ==

Copepods play a crucial role in the [[marine food chain]]. They consume [[phytoplankton]] and are a primary food source for many fish species. They also contribute to the [[carbon cycle]] by consuming carbon in the form of phytoplankton and releasing it as waste, which then sinks to the ocean floor.

== Human Impact ==

Copepods have been used in [[aquaculture]] as a food source for farmed fish and shrimp. They are also used in [[biological control]] efforts to reduce mosquito populations by consuming mosquito larvae.

== See Also ==

* [[Crustacean]]
* [[Marine Ecosystem]]
* [[Aquaculture]]
* [[Biological Control]]

[[Category:Crustaceans]]
[[Category:Marine Biology]]
[[Category:Aquaculture]]
[[Category:Biological Control]]

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