It captured two Lophoura szidati copepods latched onto a rattail fish's head. Long egg sacs behind them gave the parasites a pigtailed look. These copepods, part of the Sphyriidae family ...

It feeds on planktonic crustaceans, primarily copepods, the Channel Islands Harbor said. Get Los Angeles's latest local news on crime, entertainment, weather, schools, cost of living and more.

Behold, the latest in deep-sea fashion: An unfortunate fish sporting parasitic copepods as pigtails. An international team of scientists affiliated with the Schmidt Ocean Institute and the Woods ...

In the video, which the Schmidt Ocean Institute shared in a Facebook post, two copepods — small crustaceans — are positioned on either side of their host's head. Long egg sacs attached at the ...

The algae blooms and dies, falling to the bottom, where it fertilizes fine sediments perfect for growing amphipods. Those are tiny, fat-rich crustaceans that whales filter through their baleen ...

Two North Atlantic right whales, among the most at-risk marine mammals, were spotted swimming in the Bahamas on April 15, marking the first time the species has been seen in the nation’s waters.

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Imagine descending into the ocean’s deep, dark twilight zone, a realm straight out of science fiction. Here, in a place where crushing pressure and eternal darkness dominate, gigantic creatures ...

Severe thunderstorms will arrive in Hilton Head Monday afternoon and early evening The National Weather Service While Hilton Head will avoid the worst of the storm, spring break vacationers should ...

We'll dive into the world of amphipods on sandy shores and isopods, also known as sea slaters, on rocky ones. Discover their quirks, adaptations, and how they help keep our coastlines tidy.