Calanipeda [Calanipeda]

Description

The genus Calanipeda within the Pseudodiaptomidae family comprises species that are vital components of the aquatic food web. These copepods are distinguished by their robust body structure and significant variation in the morphology of their mouthparts, which are adapted to a wide range of feeding habits. Calanipeda species are primarily marine but can also be found in estuarine environments, where they are key players in nutrient cycling and energy transfer.

Species

Aegean Sea brackish copepod [Calanipeda aquaedulcis]

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Black Sea copepod [Calanipeda littoralis]

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Caspian Sea copepod [Calanipeda massalongoi]

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Taxonomy