BRANCHIOPOD


Meaning of BRANCHIOPOD in English

[ 'braŋkɪə(ʊ)pɒd ]

■ noun Zoology a small aquatic crustacean of the class Branchiopoda, with gills on the feet, e.g. a water flea or fairy shrimp.

Origin

from mod. L. Branchiopoda , from Gk brankhia 'gills' + pous , pod- 'foot'.

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