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Orchestia

Orchestia

9.9
A small animal like a tiny shrimp that lives on beaches and near the sea
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Orchestia
  • Several species within the genus Orchestia are adapted to life on sandy beaches.

Examples

  • The Orchestia crustaceans play a crucial role in the shoreline ecosystem.

  • Biologists discovered a new Orchestia species near the estuary last year.

  • The Orchestia species thrive in coastal areas.

  • Did you know that Orchestia are often used in scientific research?

  • Biologists discovered a new Orchestia species near the estuary last year.

  • Several species within the genus Orchestia are adapted to life on sandy beaches.

  • The Orchestia crustaceans play a crucial role in the shoreline ecosystem.

Surface Forms

Orchestia singular
Orchestias plural

Etymology

Orchestia comes from an old Greek root orchest- meaning 'to dance' and is the same root behind orchestra. So the name suits these small beach crustaceans because they hop along the sand like little dancers.