genus Artemia
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of crustaceans: "genus Artemia" refers to a taxonomic genus within the family Artemiidae, comprising small aquatic crustaceans commonly known as brine shrimp or fairy shrimp.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The laboratory culture uses nauplii from genus Artemia as live feed.
- Genus Artemia is known for its ability to thrive in highly saline environments.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific taxonomy: The term is used in biological classification to group species with shared characteristics, such as and .
- The study focused on the evolutionary history within genus Artemia.
Variants and Related Words
- Artemia (n): Often used as a shorthand for the genus or its species (e.g., "Artemia cysts").
- Brine shrimp (n): The common name for organisms in this genus.
- Fairy shrimp (n): A common name sometimes used interchangeably, though it can refer to other related genera in different contexts.
Synonyms
- Brine shrimp genus: A descriptive synonym.
- Artemiidae genus: Referring to its family classification.
Notes
- This is a specialized scientific term. In everyday language, "brine shrimp" is more common. The term "genus Artemia" is primarily used in academic, scientific, or aquaculture contexts.
Noun
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fairy shrimp; brine shrimp
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