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Phylum Arthropoda
Copepods
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Copepods are flea-like animals that are abundant in all marine
habitats, including planktonic, benthic, and parasitic forms. Brackish water copepods carry Cholera-causing bacteria that cause
infection when water containing them is swallowed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copepod
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HAWAII
Various species
On Swordfish Belly, Honolulu fish auction
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In open water at night, Haleiwa, Oahu
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In open water at night, Haleiwa, Oahu |
Planktonic copepod's home, Oahu |
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COPEPODS
| Abundant in a variety of habitats but usually overlooked.
Usually less than 1cm. |
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