Clausidium

Clausidium is a genus of copepods that have been found in subtopical to temperate coastal areas along the Pacific, Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, the Pacific and Atlantic Coasts of South America, the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of Europe, the Atlantic coast of Africa, and the coast of India. The adult male is much smaller than the adult female and is usually found firmly grasping the anal segment of the female. Clausidium contains the following species:

Clausidium

Clausidium is a genus of copepods that have been found in subtopical to temperate coastal areas along the Pacific, Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, the Pacific and Atlantic Coasts of South America, the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of Europe, the Atlantic coast of Africa, and the coast of India. The adult male is much smaller than the adult female and is usually found firmly grasping the anal segment of the female. Clausidium contains the following species: