Acartiidae is a family of calanoid copepods distinguishable by the rostral margin not being extended.

[2] They are epipelagic, planktonic animals, not being found below a depth of 500 metres (1,600 ft).

[2] There are over 100 described species distributed throughout the world's oceans, mainly in temperate areas.

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