copepoda

• Таксономический класс микроскопических, часто планктонных или паразитических ракообразных, обитающих в морских и пресноводных водоемах.

A taxonomic class of minute, often planktonic or parasitic crustaceans found in marine and freshwater habitats.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Minute crustaceansC2formalscientific

   A large group of small, often microscopic, aquatic crustaceans that are a major component of plankton and can also be parasitic.

   Микроскопические ракообразные

   • Copepods are a primary food source for many fish and whales.
   • Scientists study copepod populations to monitor ocean health.
   • Some species of copepods are parasitic on fish.