Neocalanus [Neocalanus]

Description

Neocalanus is a genus of copepods found primarily in the pelagic zone of oceans, especially in the Pacific. Species within this genus are important for their role in the marine food web, acting as a bridge between primary producers and higher trophic levels, including many species of fish and marine mammals. Neocalanus copepods are notable for their long developmental stages in deep water before rising to the surface as adults, a lifecycle trait that influences their distribution and abundance, as well as their impact on the biogeochemistry of marine ecosystems.

Species

Large-bodied copepod [Neocalanus plumchrus]

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North Pacific copepod [Neocalanus cristatus]