Calocalanus [Calocalanus]

Description

Calocalanus is a genus of marine copepods that are notable for their elongated bodies and the complex structure of their mouthparts, adapted for filter feeding. These copepods are inhabitants of warm oceanic waters, where they contribute to the grazing of phytoplankton populations and act as a crucial link in the transfer of energy up the food chain.

Species

Pseudocalanus elongatus [Calocalanus pseudelongatus]

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Pacific Calocalanus [Calocalanus pacificus]

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Equatorial Calocalanus [Calocalanus equatorialis]

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Southern Calocalanus [Calocalanus australiensis]

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Taxonomy