Triopidae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of Notostraca.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Triopidae is a family of small shrimp-like crustaceans within the order Notostraca or shield shrimp.
- This family was previously referred to as Apodidae classifying Triopidae as a subset of that group.
- Common names for Triopidae include shield or tadpole shrimp due to their ability to roll into a defensive ball when threatened.
- Triopidae specimens are able to roll into an oval by folding their segments to create a protective shield.
- Physical characteristics of Triopidae also involve secondary shields located in their main carapace body.