- 1. n. pl. An order of Entomostraca including a large number of species, most of which live in fresh water. They have flattened or leaflike legs, often very numerous, which they use in swimming. Called also Branchiopoda. Source: opted
- 2. An order of Entomostraca including a large number of species, most of which live in fresh water. They have flattened or leaflike legs, often very numerous, which they use in swimming. Called also Branchiopoda. Note: In some, the body is covered with a bivalve shell (Holostraca); in others, as Apus, by a shield-shaped carapace (Monostraca); in others, like Artemia, there is no carapace, and the body is regularly segmented. Sometimes the group is made to include also the Cladocera. Source: webster
- 3. An order of Entomostraca including a large number of species,most of which live in fresh water. They have flattened or leaflikelegs, often very numerous, which they use in swimming. Called alsoBranchiopoda. Source: adambom
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