Gulf of Maine Mixed Marine Copepods (Calanidae spp.)
Gulf of Maine Mixed Marine Copepods (Calanidae spp.)
Common name: marine copepod
Scientific name: Calanidae spp.
Locations: floating in ocean water
Seasonality: available all year
Color: translucent
Size: 1/16”
Collected: by boat-dragged net
Quantity: sold by the gallon
Note: The assortment will vary season to season. Contact us if you have a specific request.
Tidepool Tim says, "Marine copepods are arthropods too small to swim against the ocean current. These creatures make for great aquarium food if you have carnivorous creatures to feed! They are also wonderful live materials for a microscopy laboratory or activity."