Tegastidae is a family of copepods, which are characterised by having laterally compressed bodies (resembling that of an amphipod), a claw-like mandible in the nauplius stage, and by a modified male genital complex.[1] 85 species have been described in 6 genera. Two species of Smacigastes are found at hydrothermal vents, while the remaining species are found in shallow water, associated with algae, bryozoans and cnidarians, such as corals.[1]
| Tegastidae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Copepoda |
| Order: | Harpacticoida |
| Family: | Tegastidae G. O. Sars, 1904 |
The six genera are:[2]
- Arawella Cottarelli & Baldari, 1987
- Feregastes Fiers, 1986
- Parategastes Sars, 1904
- Smacigastes Ivanenko & Defaye, 2004
- Syngastes Monard, 1924
- Tegastes Norman, 1903
References
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