Fairy Shrimp (Noun)
Meaning
Small freshwater branchiopod having a transparent body with many appendages; swims on its back.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Fairy shrimp have been a subject of study for many aquatic biologists due to their unique transparent bodies and diverse appendages.
- In a temporary pond, the population of fairy shrimp may increase rapidly after heavy rainfall due to their fast reproductive cycle.
- Researchers observed the behavior of fairy shrimp swimming on their backs in the laboratory aquarium.
- A type of fairy shrimp can be found in shallow, temporary water bodies and may go extinct if their habitats disappear.
- Aquatic biologists studying the ecological role of fairy shrimp found that they are a vital food source for various fish species and amphibians.