anostraca

• Таксономический отряд мелких водных ракообразных, включающий жаброногов и артемий, характеризующийся отсутствием панциря.

A taxonomic order of small aquatic crustaceans, including fairy shrimps and brine shrimps, characterized by the absence of a carapace.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Fairy shrimp orderC2formalscientific

   An order of small, branchiopod crustaceans that lack a carapace, commonly known as fairy shrimps and brine shrimps.

   Отряд жаброногих ракообразных

   • Anostraca are often found in temporary freshwater pools.
   • The brine shrimp, Artemia, is a well-known member of the Anostraca order.
   • Fairy shrimps, belonging to Anostraca, are known for their graceful swimming movements.