Copepoda (Noun)
Meaning
Minute planktonic or parasitic crustaceans.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The copepoda are a diverse group of tiny crustaceans that play a crucial role in the marine food chain.
- Copepoda are found in almost every body of water on Earth, from freshwater lakes to the open ocean.
- Some species of copepoda are parasitic, attaching themselves to the bodies of fish and other marine animals.
- The copepoda are an important food source for many marine animals, including fish, whales, and seabirds.
- In the ocean, copepoda are often the primary link between phytoplankton and larger animals in the food web.