Pseudocalanus [Pseudocalanus]

Description

Pseudocalanus is a genus within the Paracalanidae family, recognized by its copepod members' small size and cylindrical bodies. These marine copepods exhibit a broad distribution across temperate and polar waters, where they are often a dominant component of the zooplankton community. Pseudocalanus species are filter feeders, primarily consuming phytoplankton and microzooplankton. Their reproductive strategies and seasonal population dynamics are closely studied for insights into marine ecosystem responses to environmental changes.

Species

North Atlantic copepod [Pseudocalanus elongatus]

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New Zealand copepod [Pseudocalanus moultoni]

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North Atlantic deep-sea copepod [Pseudocalanus newmani]

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Taxonomy