Oithonidae
Dana 1853
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
- Carnivores.