Tegastidae
Tegastidae is a family of copepods, which are characterised by having laterally compressed bodies (resembling that of an amphipod), a claw-like mandible in the nauplius stage, and by a modified male genital complex. 85 species have been described in 6 genera. Two species of Smacigastes are found at hydrothermal vents, while the remaining species are found in shallow water, associated with algae, bryozoans and cnidarians, such as corals. The six genera are:
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Tegastidae
Tegastidae is a family of copepods, which are characterised by having laterally compressed bodies (resembling that of an amphipod), a claw-like mandible in the nauplius stage, and by a modified male genital complex. 85 species have been described in 6 genera. Two species of Smacigastes are found at hydrothermal vents, while the remaining species are found in shallow water, associated with algae, bryozoans and cnidarians, such as corals. The six genera are:
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Tegastidae is a family of cope ...... 1924
* Tegastes Norman, 1903
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Tegastidae é uma família de crustáceos da ordem Harpacticoida.
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Tegastidae is a family of cope ...... as corals. The six genera are:
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Tegastidae é uma família de crustáceos da ordem Harpacticoida.
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