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subclass ostracoda

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun subclass ostracoda has 1 sense
  1. Ostracoda, subclass Ostracoda - seed shrimps
    --1 is a kind of class
    --1 is a member of Crustacea, class Crustacea
    --1 has members: seed shrimp, mussel shrimp, ostracod

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Subclass Ostracoda

Definition:

Subclass Ostracoda refers to a diverse class of microcrustaceans that are commonly found in aquatic environments. They are characterized by their bivalve carapaces and small size, ranging from less than one millimeter to a few centimeters in length.

Senses:

Sense 1:

In zoology, subclass Ostracoda is a taxonomical classification used to group various species of small, bivalved crustaceans.

Sample Sentence:

The subclass Ostracoda includes thousands of different species, such as the marine Cypridopsis and freshwater Cypria.


Usages:

Usage 1:

Ecology - Subclass Ostracoda plays a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems as detritivores, filter-feeders, and prey for larger organisms.

Sample Sentence:

The abundance of subclass Ostracoda in the lake indicates a healthy and balanced ecosystem.

Usage 2:

Paleontology - The study of fossilized subclass Ostracoda helps in understanding ancient environments and provides insight into evolutionary processes.

Sample Sentence:

The paleontologist discovered perfectly preserved subclass Ostracoda fossils in sedimentary rocks dating back to the Permian period.


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