Clausocalanus paululus [Clausocalanus paululus]
Description
Clausocalanus paululus is a marine copepod species that can be found in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. They are small, typically less than 2mm in length, and are known for their short, stout body shape. They are filter feeders, consuming primarily phytoplankton and small zooplankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Paracalanidae
Paracalanidae
|
| Genus |
Clausocalanus
Clausocalanus
|