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Echiniscus

Noun (singular):

A tiny, water-dwelling animal belonging to the phylum Tardigrada, commonly known as water bears or moss piglets. Echiniscus has a barrel-shaped body covered in a tough cuticle, and eight pudgy legs with claws.

Example sentence:

The microscope revealed a fascinating world of tiny creatures, including echiniscus, peacefully swimming in the pond water.

Adjective:

Describing or relating to the characteristics of echiniscus.

Example sentence:

The scientist conducted an echiniscus study to understand their ecological role in the lake ecosystem.

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