Scientific Name: Calanus helgolandicus (Claus, 1863)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Copepoda
Order: Calanoida
Family: Calanidae
Description:
This copepod is notably larger in size. Its head exhibits a subtle pointed shape, and when viewed from the side, the forehead resembles a ribbed vault. It features distinct vertical patterns and displays integumental pores, as well as three pores on the dorsal surface of the genital segment.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Commonly found in the rivers, lakes, haors, and other fresh waterbodies of Bangladesh.
Environment:
Freshwater, Marine
References:
Nahid SAA, Shimul SA, Rana S, Sarkar A (2023) Plankton of Bangladesh( 1st edition). Darikoma Prokashoni. 202 p. ISBN: 9789845113984
