subclass Branchiopoda meaning

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subclass Branchiopoda (noun): primitive aquatic mainly freshwater crustaceans: fairy shrimps; brine shrimps; tadpole shrimps; can shrimps; water fleas.

Definition of subclass Branchiopoda

  1. primitive aquatic mainly freshwater crustaceans: fairy shrimps; brine shrimps; tadpole shrimps; can shrimps; water fleas

    Synonyms: Branchiopoda

    Type of: class

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