Branchiopod (Noun)
Meaning
Aquatic crustaceans typically having a carapace and many pairs of leaflike appendages used for swimming as well as respiration and feeding.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The branchiopod crustaceans found in the pond were an essential food source for the fish and other aquatic animals.
- Branchiopods are small, usually transparent, and have a distinctive appearance due to their numerous leaflike appendages.
- Scientists have been studying the unique characteristics of branchiopods to better understand their role in aquatic ecosystems.
- The branchiopod species discovered in the lake was previously unknown to the scientific community and sparked widespread interest.
- Branchiopods are often found in shallow, freshwater environments where they can feed on algae and small organisms.