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Branchiopoda

Syllabification: (Bran·chi·op·o·da)
Pronunciation: /ˌbraNGkēəˈpōdə/
Zoology
Definition of Branchiopoda
  • a class of small aquatic crustaceans that includes water fleas and fairy shrimps, which are distinguished by having gills on their feet.

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek brankhia 'gills' + pous, pod- 'foot'

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