Copepods are tiny crustaceans that belong to the class Copepoda. They are one of the most diverse and abundant animals, with over 14,000 known species. They are found in almost every freshwater and saltwater habitat on our planet. Most copepods exist as plankton. Some copepods are also parasitic, living on or inside other animals, including … Read more
Every person who owns an aquarium knows about copepods and knows how to grow copepods. But if you are a newbie, it’s new for you. It’s not just that you can only grow copepods in an aquarium; you can grow copepods in a reef tank, a refugium, or a marine tank as well. Copepods are … Read more
The humble copepod is often referred to as the cow of the sea. These tiny creatures predominantly eat phytoplankton but are also preyed upon by other ocean animals like fishes, whales, and even seabirds. Now there are so many questions that may come to your mind, “What fish eat copepods?” “Do small fish eat copepods?” … Read more
Copepods are known to be generally herbivorous animals. However, some scientists have recently begun to realize that some copepods are actually omnivorous. It’s not about the species; it’s actually about their habitat. Want to know more? This article will tell you in detail whether copepods are herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores and also discuss what copepods … Read more
