Hyperia
Hyperia
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Crustacea
- Class: Malacostraca
- Superorder: Peracarida
- Order: Amphipoda
- Suborder: Hyperiidea
- Family: Hyperiidae
- Genus: Hyperia
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hyperia: /haɪˈpɪəriə/
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Summary
Hyperia is a genus of amphipods belonging to the family Hyperiidae. They are primarily associated with jellyfish and other gelatinous zooplankton, playing a role in the marine ecosystem.
Habitat
Hyperia species are typically associated with gelatinous zooplankton, including jellyfish and ctenophores.
Tags
- Amphipoda
- Hyperiidae
- marine biology
- zooplankton
- jellyfish