Tiny microscopic copepod belonging to genus Euchirella

A tiny microscopic copepod belonging to the genus Euchirella. Researchers found that particles transported to the deep ocean by currents and zooplankton contribute 30 to 40% of the carbon sequestered there.

[Research supported by U.S. National Science Foundation grant OCE ...This is an NSF Multimedia Gallery item.

Source: NSF Multimedia Gallery - January 19, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: video