copepoda

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copepoda

Copepoda are visible in a drop of pond water under the microscope.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A subclass of small crustaceans: Copepoda refers to a large and diverse group of tiny crustaceans found in nearly all aquatic habitats, including both saltwater and freshwater. They are a critical part of the plankton, serving as a primary food source for many fish and other marine animals. Some species are also parasitic.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Copepoda are among the most abundant multicellular animals on Earth.
    • The scientist studied a sample of water teeming with Copepoda under the microscope.
    • Some fish larvae feed almost exclusively on Copepoda.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific classification: The term is used in taxonomic contexts to denote the subclass within the class Maxillopoda.
    • The subclass Copepoda contains over 13,000 described species.
Variants and Related Words
  • Copepod (n): The common name for an individual organism belonging to the Copepoda.
    • A single copepod is barely visible to the naked eye.
Synonyms
  • Planktonic crustaceans (descriptive synonym)
  • Water fleas (informal, though this can also refer to other small crustaceans like Daphnia)
Related Phrases
  • Parasitic copepod: A copepod that lives as a parasite on other aquatic organisms, such as fish.
    • The health of the salmon was affected by a parasitic copepod.
copepoda

Copepoda are visible in a drop of pond water under the microscope.

Noun
  1. minute planktonic or parasitic crustaceans

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