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cladoceran

cladoceran

9.9
Relating to small freshwater crustaceans called water fleas
  • adjective
  • /ˌklædəˈsɪrən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cladócera
  • The cladoceran population in the pond increased rapidly during the spring months.

Examples

  • A cladoceran sample was collected to test for water quality indicators.

  • Researchers study cladoceran behavior in various aquatic environments.

  • Researchers studied the cladoceran characteristics to understand their role in the ecosystem.

  • The cladoceran population in the lake has increased significantly.

  • The cladoceran population in the pond increased rapidly during the spring months.

  • Researchers studied the cladoceran characteristics to understand their role in the ecosystem.

  • A cladoceran sample was collected to test for water quality indicators.

Synonyms

crustacean
vscladoceran
  • Specialized
5.9

Relating to animals with a hard outer shell, like crabs

is narrower, meaning small freshwater members of that larger animal class

Surface Forms

cladoceran positive

Morphology

cladoceran = Cladocera (transparent) = cladocera + an

Formed by adding the adjectival/member suffix '-an' to the taxonomic name 'Cladocera', directly indicating relation or membership.

Etymology

Cladoceran comes from Greek parts clado- meaning 'branch' and -cera meaning 'horn'. The name points to their branched antennae, so cladoceran is used to describe things that belong to this group of small freshwater 'water fleas'.