Subclass Copepoda (Noun)
Meaning
Minute planktonic or parasitic crustaceans.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The subclass Copepoda is a large and diverse group of minute planktonic or parasitic crustaceans that are an important part of the aquatic food chain.
- Some species within the subclass Copepoda are parasitic, attaching themselves to the bodies of fish or other marine animals.
- Many species of the subclass Copepoda are harmless to humans and are an important food source for many aquatic animals.
- The subclass Copepoda is thought to have evolved from a common ancestor with other crustaceans over 200 million years ago.
- Researchers have identified over 10,000 different species within the subclass Copepoda, ranging in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters in length.