Hani, P.M. & K.J. Jayalakshmi & V.F. Sanu. (2024). First Record of Calanopia metu Uysal & Shmeleva, 2004, A Mediterranean Calanoid Copepod from Indian Waters. Indian Journal of Ecology. 50(1):257-261. Jan 2024 [online Dec 2023].

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10.55362/IJE/2023/3888 [view]

Hani, P.M. & K.J. Jayalakshmi & V.F. Sanu

2024

50(1):257-261. Jan 2024 [online Dec 2023]

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The present study deals with the first record of a calanoid copepod, Calanopia metu Uysal&Shmeleva, from coastal waters of Cochin region, which is situated in the south west coast of Arabian Sea, region of Indian Ocean. A total of 48 specimens ranged from 350 [mu]m and 512 [mu]m were recorded from the region. The mean abundance was 1[plus or minus]1.4 individuals per m3. The species is native to the Mediterranean Sea and was originally described in 2004 from the Levantine basin. The occurrence of Calanopia metu in the study region is inferred as an introduction of non-native species through the ballast water of cargo hold ships. For the present study, the samples of Calanopia metu were collected from three stations of Cochin estuary during the Pre-monsoon period.

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