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tadpole shrimp

/ˈtædˌpoʊl ʃrɪmp/

翻译: 一种小型淡水甲壳动物,属于背甲目(盾虾目),身体具盾形背甲和细长分节的腹部,外形似蝌蚪。

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/ˈtædˌpoʊl ʃrɪmp/C1formalscientific
  • zh一种小型淡水甲壳动物,属于背甲目(盾虾目),身体具盾形背甲和细长分节的腹部,外形似蝌蚪。

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.

    zh小型甲壳动物

    • 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.