Anostraca (Noun)
Meaning
Small aquatic crustaceans lacking a carapace: fairy shrimps; brine shrimps.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The anostraca are small, usually transparent, and often overlooked aquatic crustaceans that inhabit temporary pools of water.
- In order to survive, many species of anostraca have developed unique adaptations to withstand extreme environmental conditions.
- The fairy shrimp, a type of anostraca, is an important food source for many aquatic animals, including fish and birds.
- Anostraca are characterized by their lack of a carapace, which distinguishes them from other crustaceans.
- Researchers have been studying the unique life cycle of anostraca, which involves a complex process of dormancy and rapid growth.