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Mysidacea

Definition: Mysidacea is an order of small, shrimp-like crustaceans commonly known as mysids or opossum shrimps.

Descriptions:

1. Popular Usage: Mysidacea refers to a diverse group of small, delicate shrimps, often found in freshwater and marine environments. They play a vital role in the aquatic food chain as a significant food source for many fish and marine mammals.

2. Local Usage: In certain local communities, mysidacea might be a term used by marine biologists or researchers studying aquatic ecosystems. They study mysidacea to assess water quality and environmental health indicators.

Examples:

1. As a noun:

• The mysidacea population in this lake has significantly declined over the past few years.
• The opossum shrimps, or mysids, belong to the order mysidacea.

2. As an adjective:

• The mysidacea species have a unique reproductive cycle.
• The mysidacea larvae serve as an essential source of nutrition for many marine organisms.

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