Subclass Ostracoda (Noun)
Meaning
Seed shrimps.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Seed shrimps, also known as ostracods, belong to the subclass Ostracoda of the class Crustacea.
- The subclass Ostracoda is a diverse group of small crustaceans commonly referred to as seed shrimps.
- Seed shrimps, members of the subclass Ostracoda, are an important food source for many aquatic animals.
- The subclass Ostracoda is thought to have originated over 450 million years ago, with modern seed shrimps still thriving today.
- Seed shrimps of the subclass Ostracoda are often used as indicators of water quality due to their sensitivity to environmental changes.