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Anostraca

Anostraca

9.9
Small water animals without a hard shell that look like tiny shrimps
  • noun
  • /ˌænəˈstrɑːkə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Anostraca
  • Researchers collected several species of Anostraca from temporary ponds in the region.

Examples

  • The Anostraca are known for their ability to survive in highly saline environments.

  • Biology students examined live specimens of Anostraca under the microscope.

  • The Anostraca are fascinating creatures found in temporary ponds.

  • Have you ever seen an Anostraca swim?

  • Biology students examined live specimens of Anostraca under the microscope.

  • Researchers collected several species of Anostraca from temporary ponds in the region.

  • The Anostraca are known for their ability to survive in highly saline environments.

Synonyms

order Anostraca
vsAnostraca
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small shrimp-like water animals without a hard shell covering

is the shorter scientific name without the explicit taxonomic label

Compounds

order Anostraca
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small shrimp-like water animals without a hard shell covering

Surface Forms

Anostraca singular
Anostracas plural

Etymology

Anostraca is made of the parts an- 'without' and ostrakon 'shell', so it literally means 'without a shell'. That's why the small shrimps called Anostraca, like fairy shrimp and brine shrimp, do not have a hard shell covering their bodies.