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Notostraca

Notostraca

9.9
A small freshwater animal like a tadpole shrimp with a broad shield-shaped shell
  • noun
  • /ˌnɒtəˈstrɑːkə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Notostraca are often called tadpole shrimp because of their appearance.

Examples

  • The Notostraca are small crustaceans that can often be seen swimming in shallow freshwater pools.

  • When temperatures rise, the Notostraca emerge from their eggs in the mud to populate the ponds.

  • During the rainy season, the pools teemed with Notostraca swimming just beneath the surface.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Notostraca in a remote Australian pond.

  • The Notostraca are fascinating creatures found in temporary ponds.

  • Have you ever seen a Notostraca in its natural habitat?

  • Researchers have studied the Notostraca to understand their adaptations to dry environments.

Synonyms

tadpole shrimp
vsNotostraca
  • Specialized
9.7

A small fresh water animal like a shrimp with a wide shell and a tadpole-like body

is the scientific order name for that same group

Surface Forms

Notostraca singular
Notostracas plural

Etymology

Notostraca comes from Greek parts noton ('back') and ostrakon ('shell'). So the name describes their broad, shield-shaped shell on the back, which is why these small freshwater crustaceans are often called 'tadpole shrimp'.