Kingdom Animalia Family Metridinidae Scientific name Gaussia princeps Higher classification Gaussia Order Calanoida | Subphylum Crustacea Genus Gaussia Phylum Arthropoda Rank Species Subclass Copepod | |
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Similar Sea pansy, Copepod, Photinus pyralis, Renilla, Photinus | ||
Gaussia princeps is a mesopelagic copepod found in temperate and tropical waters worldwide. They have been known to display bioluminescence.
Gaussia princeps is used in the production of luciferase.
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