Temora
Baird, 1850
Temora is a of marine planktonic copepods in the Temoridae. within this genus are calanoid copepods, a group characterized by their dominance in marine zooplankton . The genus includes ecologically significant species such as Temora longicornis, which has been studied for its feeding, growth, and reproductive .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Temora: //ˈtɛmɔːrə//
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Habitat
Marine planktonic environments. Members of this are pelagic and occur in the water column of marine .
Distribution
Records indicate presence in the Eastern Gulf of Finland, Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE). The has a marine distribution with observations documented from northern European waters.
Ecological Role
As marine planktonic copepods, in this likely function as primary consumers, feeding on phytoplankton and serving as a food source for higher including fish.