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Small planktonic copepods are by far the most abundant metazoans (multicellular, eukaryotic organisms ) on the planet [1]. Copepods are ecologically important; as a planktonic species they provide a link in the marine food chain between microscopic algal cells to fish and whales. They also are able to behave as control mechanisms as they are intermediate hosts of many human and aquatic animal parasites[2]. Most of the species live in freshwater habitats but a few are marine. Copepods have two main body parts, a cephalothorax and abdomen; like other planktonic organisms, their body shape is an important adaption that aids in nutrient and waste secretion, buoyancy, and deterring predators. Their body also has regulatory mechanisms in place and when temperature alters--the weather gets colder-- the organisms slow down. Their small size allows them to collect and travel in large numbers, sometimes up to 1,000 in just one liter of water. Copepods are most abundant in September and October[3]. As a planktonic species, they have adapted to float more easily and sink slower; some copepods have limited motile function. Many zooplankton--like copepods-- contain buoyant oil droplets that prevent them from sinking when in activity. These oil droplets also act as food stores for the organism so it may survive off limited food sources [4].