Order Notostraca (Noun)
Meaning
Small freshwater crustaceans with a shield-shaped carapace.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Order Notostraca is a group of small freshwater crustaceans with a shield-shaped carapace that has remained largely unchanged for millions of years.
- The tadpole shrimp, a member of the order Notostraca, is a small freshwater crustacean that is often found in temporary ponds and lakes.
- Fossil records show that the order Notostraca has been present on Earth for over 200 million years, with some species remaining largely unchanged.
- The order Notostraca is thought to have evolved from a common ancestor with other crustaceans, but its exact relationships are still unclear.
- Scientists have been studying the order Notostraca to gain insights into the evolution of crustaceans and the development of their unique body plans.