| Calanus finmarchicus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Crustacea |
| Class: | Maxillopoda |
| Order: | Calanoida |
| Family: | Calanidae |
| Genus: | Calanus |
| Species: | C. finmarchicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Calanus finmarchicus (Gunnerus, 1770) |
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Calanus finmarchicus is a zooplankton species, which is found in enormous amounts in the North Sea; this species is also abundant in the Norwegian Sea.[1] This zooplankton is considered as a possible raw material in marine feed.[2]
C. finmarchicus is high in protein and contains valuable omega-3 fatty acids. It contains also high amounts of antioxidant.