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seed shrimp

/ˈsiːd ʃrɪmp/

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/ˈsiːd ʃrɪmp/formalscientific
  • ruРаспространенное название мелких водных ракообразных из подкласса Ostracoda, характеризующихся двустворчатой раковиной и семеновидной формой. Встречаются как в пресных, так и в морских водоемах.

A common name for small aquatic crustaceans of the subclass Ostracoda, characterized by a bivalve-like shell and a seed-like appearance. They are found in both freshwater and marine environments.

  1. Small crustaceanC1formal

    A common name for ostracods, tiny aquatic crustaceans that resemble small shrimp and are often found in freshwater and marine environments.

    ruМелкое ракообразное

    • Seed shrimp are often used as a food source for aquarium fish.
    • Under a microscope, seed shrimp can be seen swimming rapidly.
    • The pond water sample contained thousands of seed shrimp.