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branchiopodous

/ˌbræŋ.kiˈɒp.ə.dəs/

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adjective

/ˌbræŋ.kiˈɒp.ə.dəs/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, относящееся к ракообразным-жаброногим, классу водных животных, включающему щитней и дафний.

An obsolete adjective referring to the branchiopod crustaceans, a class of aquatic animals including fairy shrimp and water fleas.

  1. Relating to BranchiopodaC2formalscientific

    Of or pertaining to the subclass Branchiopoda, a group of small, aquatic crustaceans characterized by leaf-like, gill-bearing appendages.

    ruОтносящийся к жаброногим

    • The branchiopodous anatomy is adapted for filter-feeding in freshwater environments.
    • Fossil records show branchiopodous species from the Devonian period.
    • The researcher specialized in the branchiopodous fauna of temporary ponds.

    Synonymsbranchiopodan

Forms
  • more branchiopodous comparative form
  • most branchiopodous superlative form