Tortanidae Explained

Tortanidae is a family of copepods within the order Calanoida.^{[1] [2]} The tropicus group of this species can be found in the tropical and subtropical waters of Southeast Asia. The groups are distinguishable by their genitals and their tails.

References

• Vengassi, F. (n.d.). A new species of Tortanus (Atortus) (Copepoda, Calanoida, Tortanidae) from Minicoy Island, southeastern Arabian Sea. Turkish Journal of Zoology, 43(5), 425–436.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Browse taxonomic tree . Catalogue of Life . August 27, 2017.
2. Web site: Tortanidae Family - Marine Planktonic Copepods. Desreumaux. C.. Razouls. F.. copepodes.obs-banyuls.fr. 2017-08-27. de Bovée. N..