Copepods of the genus Oithona from Cananéia region (Lat. 25º07'S, Long. 47º56' W)

Abstract

Some ecological aspects of two congeneric species of Cyclopoid copepods, Oithona ovalis and O. oligohalina have been studied for the first time in the estuarine region of Cananeia. The spatial distribution and seasonal variation of both species of Oithona are studied in relation to salinity, temperature and dissolved, oxygen. The results obtained are compared to previous work done in the area and to similar studies undertaken elsewhere.