Calanidae
Dana 1849
Taxonomy
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum | Crustacea |
| Class | Maxillopoda |
| Subclass | Copepoda |
| Order | Calanoida |
| Family | Calanidae |
Description
- Largest taxonomic family of calanoid copepods.
Size
- Large, up to 3 mm.
Distinguishing characteristics
- Body elongate-oval shaped.
- Abdomen moderately long.
- Long antennules.
Distribution
- Epipelagic (0-500 m) or mesopelagic (500-1000 m).
- Coastal and oceanic.