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Chirocephalus

Chirocephalus

9.9
A small freshwater shrimp that lives in temporary ponds
  • noun
  • Specialized
: chirocefalo
  • Scientists discovered a new species of Chirocephalus in a remote mountain pond.

Examples

  • The presence of Chirocephalus often indicates good water quality in temporary pools.

  • Our biology class studied the life cycle of Chirocephalus under microscopes.

  • The Chirocephalus is a fascinating creature.

  • Many Chirocephaluses thrive in temporary ponds.

  • Our biology class studied the life cycle of Chirocephalus under microscopes.

  • Scientists discovered a new species of Chirocephalus in a remote mountain pond.

  • The presence of Chirocephalus often indicates good water quality in temporary pools.

Synonyms

fairy shrimp
vsChirocephalus
1 8.4

A small fresh water animal with a clear body and many legs that swims on its back

is a specific taxonomic group within that broader type often in temporary ponds
Anostraca
vsChirocephalus
  • Specialized
9.9

Small water animals without a hard shell that look like tiny shrimps

is a narrower group within that order rather than the whole order

Surface Forms

Chirocephalus singular
Chirocephaluses plural
Chirocephali plural

Etymology

Chirocephalus comes from Greek parts chiro- and -cephalus, meaning 'hand' and 'head'. Think of a tiny 'hand-head' shrimp: scientists used those words for the creature's head and front limbs, so the name helps you remember it is a small freshwater fairy shrimp.