Tadpole Shrimp (Noun)
Meaning
A kind of branchiopod crustacean.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The tadpole shrimp, also known as a Triops, is a type of branchiopod crustacean that can be found in freshwater environments around the world.
- Tadpole shrimp are characterized by their elongated bodies and large compound eyes that take up most of their head.
- The tadpole shrimp is one of the oldest living species on Earth, with fossil records dating back over 200 million years.
- Some species of tadpole shrimp are capable of surviving out of water for short periods of time by sealing themselves in a protective layer of dried mucus.
- Tadpole shrimp play an important role in the ecosystem as both predators and prey, feeding on small invertebrates and serving as a food source for larger animals.