Gigantocypris species

Name all Gigantocypris species
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Primarily in the Pacific Ocean, with some records in the Atlantic. Among the largest in the genus, reaching up to 3.2 cm
Gigantocypris agassizii
Southwestern Pacific, notably near New Zealand and Tasmania. Largest ostracod alongside first answer
Gigantocypris australis
Western Indian Ocean. Less is known about this species compared to others in the genus.
Gigantocypris danae
Found worldwide. Prefers deeper waters compared to its congeners.
Gigantocypris dracontovalis
Widespread in the Atlantic and Southern Oceans, with some records in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The most commonly encountered species
Gigantocypris muelleri
Often considered synonymous with first answer and not universally recognized as a distinct species
Gigantocypris pellucida
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