Mysidacea (Noun)
Meaning
Opossum shrimp.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Mysidacea is an order of small, shrimp-like crustaceans that are found in both freshwater and marine environments.
- Opossum shrimp belong to the order Mysidacea and are known for their distinctive habit of carrying eggs in a brood pouch.
- Mysidacea are small, usually transparent, and feed on plankton and small invertebrates in the water column.
- In marine ecosystems, Mysidacea serve as an important food source for many species of fish and invertebrates.
- Mysidacea have a unique body shape, with a laterally compressed body and a long, thin tail that they use for swimming.