- 1. n. pl. An order of Entomostraca, including many minute Crustacea, both fresh-water and marine. Source: opted
- 2. An order of Entomastraca, including many minute Crustacea, both freshwater and marine. Note: They have a distinct carapace. The eggs are carried in a pair of external pouches. Some are parasites of fishes. Source: webster
- 3. An order of Entomastraca, including many minute Crustacea, bothfreshwater and marine. Source: adambom
- 4. n minute planktonic or parasitic crustaceans Source: ecdict
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