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ostracoda

 

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Noun ostracoda has 1 sense
  1. Ostracoda, subclass Ostracoda - seed shrimps
    --1 is a kind of class
    --1 is a member of Crustacea, class Crustacea
    --1 has members: seed shrimp, mussel shrimp, ostracod

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Ostracoda

Definition:

Ostracoda refers to a class of small, bivalved crustaceans commonly known as seed shrimps or ostracods. They are any of numerous tiny, marine and freshwater crustaceans of the class Ostracoda, having a bivalve shell enclosing the body and flattened limbs used for swimming.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses/Usages:

  1. Aquatic Animal:
  2. 1.1. A small marine or freshwater crustacean with a bivalve shell enclosing the body. Example: The ostracoda is an important component of the zooplankton community.

    Sample Sentences:

    1. The ostracoda are widely distributed globally and can be found in various freshwater habitats.

    2. The study of ostracoda reveals important information about past ecological conditions.

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