Copepod

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002569",
  "term": "Copepod",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A small, aquatic crustacean belonging to the subclass Copepoda, found in both freshwater and marine environments. These organisms are a vital component of aquatic food webs, serving as a primary food source for many fish and invertebrates. They are often used as indicator species in ecotoxicological studies due to their sensitivity to environmental changes.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 862 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/copepod/"
}