Genus Chirocephalus (Noun)
Meaning
Fairy shrimp; brine shrimp.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Chirocephalus diaphanus is a species of fairy shrimp in the genus Chirocephalus that is native to Europe and Asia.
- The genus Chirocephalus consists of several species of fairy shrimp that are widely distributed across the world.
- Some species of the genus Chirocephalus are commonly used as food for aquarium fish and other aquatic animals.
- The fairy shrimp genus Chirocephalus is closely related to the brine shrimp genus Artemia.
- Species of the genus Chirocephalus are often found in temporary pools of water and are able to survive out of water for short periods of time.