Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Crustacea Order Calanoida Higher classification Calanoida | Phylum Arthropoda Subclass Copepoda Scientific name Acartiidae Rank Family | |
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Lower classifications Acartia, Acartia tonsa, Acartia jilletti | ||
Acartiidae is a family of calanoid copepods distinguishable by the rostral margin not being extended. They are epipelagic, planktonic animals, not being found below a depth of 500 metres (1,600 ft). There are over 100 described species distributed throughout the world's oceans, mainly in temperate areas.
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