Candacia [Candacia]

Description

Candacia is a genus of pelagic copepods belonging to the family Arietellidae. Members of this genus are distinguished by their elongated bodies and large, compound eyes which are well-adapted to life in the open ocean. Candacia species are important in marine food webs, serving as a crucial link between primary producers and higher trophic levels by feeding on phytoplankton and small zooplankton.