A huge subclass of mostly marine CRUSTACEA, containing over 14,000 species. The 10 orders comprise both planktonic and benthic organisms, and include both free-living and parasitic forms. Planktonic copepods form the principle link between PHYTOPLANKTON and the higher trophic levels of the marine food chains.
    

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The copepodologist's cabinet : a biographical and bibliographical history / David M. Damkaer.

Copepoda

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The copepodologist's cabinet : a biographical and bibliographical history / David M. Damkaer.

Henrik Krøyer's Publications on pelagic marine Copepoda (1838-1849) / [translated and edited by] Carl C. Damkaer and David M. Damkaer.