Acartiidae
Sars 1903
Taxonomy
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum | Crustacea |
| Class | Maxillopoda |
| Subclass | Copepoda |
| Order | Calanoida |
| Family | Acartiidae |
Distinguishing characteristics
- Small and slender.
- Single eye present.
Distribution
- Worldwide.
- Epipelagic (usually 0-200 m).