copepodite stage 5

A pre-adult stage of copepods which immediately follows copepodite stage 4. It is characterized by enlargement of the urosome and development of sexual organs.

Type Organ
Parent Structure life cycle stage

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What is the copepodite stage 5?
A pre-adult stage of copepods which immediately follows copepodite stage 4. It is characterized by enlargement of the urosome and development of sexual organs.

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