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Copepoda

Copepoda

1 9.9
Small water animals like tiny shrimp that live in fresh or salt water, often floating in the water
  • noun
  • /koʊˈpɛpədə/
  • Specialized
: Copepoda
  • Scientists study Copepoda to better understand aquatic ecosystems.

Examples

  • Many species within the Copepoda are important components of marine food webs.

  • The Copepoda are essential to marine ecosystems.

  • The diversity of Copepoda can be found in both saltwater and freshwater environments.

  • Many fish feed on Copepoda in the ocean.

  • Copepoda are an important part of the marine food web, serving as food for many fish species.

  • Scientists study Copepoda to understand their role in aquatic ecosystems and nutrient cycling.

  • The diversity of Copepoda in a freshwater lake can indicate the overall health of that ecosystem.

Synonyms

copepod
vsCopepoda
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A very small water animal like a tiny shrimp that swims in plankton or lives on fish

refers to the group of such small crustaceans living in marine and freshwater habitats

Surface Forms

Copepoda singular
Copepodas plural

Etymology

The word Copepoda comes from Greek parts kope and -poda, meaning 'oar' and 'foot'. That's why these small crustaceans are like 'oar-foot' animals: their paddle-like legs help them swim in saltwater and freshwater.