Copepods are small, aquatic crustaceans that typically measure between 0.5 to 2 millimeters in length. They have a segmented body with a distinct head, large compound eyes, and long antennae that aid in swimming. Their bodies are often cylindrical or oval-shaped, and they can vary in color, commonly appearing translucent or pale. Copepods play a crucial role in marine and freshwater ecosystems as a key part of the food web.
No, a copepod is not an insect, it is a crustacean.
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It gets eaten.
Essentially zooplankton like Rotifers and Daphnia, Diaphanosoma. If they are quick enough, the occasional copepod but not usually.
very quickly :-)
a copepod is a consumer
i believe it is a decomposer.
Some common enemies of copepods include larger zooplankton, fish, jellyfish, and some marine invertebrates like sea anemones and corals. Additionally, various species of parasites and pathogens can also pose a threat to copepod populations.
i believe it is a decomposer.