Tortanus [Tortanus]

Description

Tortanus, belonging to the Centropagidae family, includes copepod species that are often identified by their elongated bodies and the distinct shape of their caudal setae. These copepods are predominantly found in coastal and shelf waters, where they occupy various niches within the planktonic food web. Tortanus species are omnivorous, feeding on a mix of detritus, phytoplankton, and small zooplankton, thereby playing a multifaceted role in their ecosystems.

Species

Yellow-antenna Calanoid Copepod [Tortanus dextrilobatus]

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Red-eye Calanoid Copepod [Tortanus forcipatus]

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Giant Calanoid Copepod [Tortanus magnus]

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Tropical Calanoid Copepod [Tortanus tropicalis]

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Taxonomy