This illustration depicts a copepod, which is a type of small crustacean found in marine and freshwater habitats. The creature is shown in a yellow hue with segmented body and limb structures indicative of its arthropod classification. Copepods are an essential component of the aquatic food web, often serving as a crucial food source for larger marine organisms. This particular illustration details the organism's anatomical features including its segmented exoskeleton, appendages, and sensory antennae. Copepods belong to the subclass Copepoda within the class Crustacea.