Pseudocalanus elongatus [Calocalanus pseudelongatus]
Description
This species is small and elongated, with a length of 1-2 mm. It is found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It inhabits the epipelagic zone and is an important part of the plankton community. It feeds mainly on phytoplankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
|
| Family |
Miraciidae
Miraciidae
|
| Genus |
Calocalanus
Calocalanus
|