entomostraca

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Noun entomostraca has 1 sense

Entomostraca, subclass Entomostraca - in some older classifications includes the Branchiopoda and Copepoda and Ostracoda and Cirripedia; no longer in technical use
--₁ is a kind of class
--₁ is a member of Crustacea, class Crustacea

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Entomostraca

Entomostraca is a taxonomic class of small invertebrates including various crustaceans, primarily water fleas, copepods, and ostracods. They are characterized by their segmented bodies and appendages.

Senses:

Noun:

(Biology) A taxonomic class of small aquatic crustaceans.
(Zoology) Any small aquatic invertebrate belonging to the class Entomostraca.

Sample Sentences:

The pond is teeming with various species of entomostraca.
As an entomology enthusiast, I find the study of entomostraca fascinating.

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