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tadpole shrimp

/ˈtædˌpoʊl ʃrɪmp/

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/ˈtædˌpoʊl ʃrɪmp/C1formalscientific
  • ruНебольшое пресноводное ракообразное из отряда щитней, характеризующееся щитообразным панцирем и длинным сегментированным брюшком, напоминающим головастика.

A small, freshwater crustacean belonging to the order Notostraca, characterized by a shield-like carapace and a long, segmented abdomen, resembling a tadpole.

  1. Small crustaceanC2formal

    A small, freshwater crustacean of the order Notostraca, characterized by a shield-like carapace and a long, segmented abdomen, resembling a tadpole.

    ruМелкое ракообразное

    • Tadpole shrimp are often found in temporary ponds and vernal pools.
    • The tadpole shrimp uses its many legs to swim and burrow in the mud.
    • Scientists study tadpole shrimp to understand ancient crustacean evolution.