Family CLETOPSYLLIDAE Huys & Willems, 1989
Compiler and date details
31 May 2007 - G.K. Walker-Smith & K. Chilton-Lahey
- Cletopsyllidae Huys, R. & Willems, K.A. 1989. Laophontopsis Sars and the taxonomic concept of the Normanellinae (Copepoda: Harpacticoida): A revision. Bijdragen tot de Dierkunde 59(4): 203-227.
Type genus:
Cletopsyllus Willey, 1935.
Introduction
Cletopsyllids are rare marine benthic copepods that occur in various sediment types. Although most occur in shallow water, some are found down to a depth of 460 m. One species is recorded for Australia.
General References
Boxshall, G.A. & Halsey, S.H. 2004. An Introduction to Copepod Diversity. London : The Ray Society 966 pp.