Results for “crustacean”

nauplius

First larval stage in certain crustaceans, comprising an unsegmented body with three pairs of appendages. Important constituent of plankton and the diet of some fishes.

ostracod

Any member of the crustacean class Ostracoda.

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Ostracoda

Class of crustacean, sometimes referred to as seed shrimp, characterised by possession of a bivalve-like protective carapace. Found in both freshwater and marine environments, and sometimes used as food for small fishes in aquaria.

zoea

Early, planktonic larval form common in decapod crustaceans, e.g., crabs, characterised by possession of well-developed abdominal appendages and one or more spines on the carapace.

zooplankton

Plankton or planktonic constituent composed of small animals such as crustaceans and larval fishes.

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