Cletodes [Cletodes]

Description

Cletodes is a genus of copepods in the family Ameiridae, known for its diverse species that inhabit a wide range of marine environments, from coastal waters to the deep sea. These copepods are characterized by their elongated bodies and the presence of long, slender legs. Cletodes species are mostly free-living, scavenging on detritus and small particles suspended in the water column. They are an important part of the marine food web, linking primary producers and higher trophic levels.

Species

Cletodes longicaudatus [Cletodes longicaudatus]

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Cletodes pseudodissimilis [Cletodes pseudodissimilis]

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Cletodes relictus [Cletodes relictus]

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Taxonomy