Clausocalanus laticeps [Clausocalanus laticeps]
Description
Clausocalanus laticeps is a species of marine copepod which inhabits the surface waters of oceans worldwide. They are known for their broad head and short, stout antennae. They are filter feeders, consuming primarily phytoplankton, and play a crucial role in the marine food web.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
|
| Family |
Paracalanidae
Paracalanidae
|
| Genus |
Clausocalanus
Clausocalanus
|