tadpole shrimp

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Noun tadpole shrimp has 1 sense

tadpole shrimp - a kind of branchiopod crustacean
--₁ is a kind of branchiopod crustacean, branchiopod, branchiopodan
--₁ is a member of Triops, genus Triops

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Tadpole Shrimp

Noun: A small crustacean resembling a tadpole during its early stages of life.

Example Sentence: The tadpole shrimp hatched from its eggs and began swimming in the pond.

Noun: A freshwater shrimp of the order Notostraca, typically found in temporary pools and vernal ponds.

Example Sentence: The tadpole shrimp is known for its ability to survive in harsh, ephemeral environments.

Noun: A delicacy in some cuisines, prepared by cooking and seasoning freshwater tadpole shrimps.

Example Sentence: The restaurant offers a delectable dish of stir-fried tadpole shrimp with garlic and chili.