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Pelagic calanoidAcartia
Acartia tonsaA water-column species frequently evaluated for larviculture, hatchery, and advanced feeding programs.
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Active cyclopoidApocyclops
Apocyclops panamensisAn adaptable, actively moving copepod used across reef, propagation, and live-feed culture applications.
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Micro harpacticoidEuterpina
Euterpina acutifronsA small species associated with biofilm and surface-rich habitats, with relevance to fine-prey applications.
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Small cyclopoidOithona colcarva
Oithona colcarvaA compact copepod option for customers comparing smaller prey profiles and water-column activity.
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Tropical cyclopoidOithona nana
Oithona nanaA small tropical species for advanced reef biodiversity, live-feed, and culture-program evaluation.
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Cool-water cyclopoidOithona similis
Oithona similisA cool-water species intended for specialized systems and programs that match its environmental needs.
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Small pelagic calanoidParvocalanus
Parvocalanus crassirostrisA small water-column species often considered when early life stages and fine prey size matter.
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Larger calanoidPseudodiaptomus
Pseudodiaptomus pelagicusA larger pelagic option for customers comparing water-column behavior and a broader prey-size range.
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Benthic harpacticoidTisbe
Tisbe biminiensisA small surface-associated species suited to rockwork, sand, refugia, and protected reef habitat.
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Large harpacticoidTigriopus californicus
Tigriopus californicusA larger, visibly active species selected when prey visibility and a robust culture profile matter.
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Specialty harpacticoidTigriopus sirindhornae
Tigriopus sirindhornaeA distinct Tigriopus species for biodiversity-focused reef keepers and advanced culture programs.
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