entomostracan

(-mäs′trə kən)

noun

any of a large variety of small crustaceans, as the copepods, barnacles, etc., formerly constituting a subclass (Entomostraca)

Origin: < ModL < entomo- (see entomo-) + Gr ostrakon, a shell (see ostracize) + -an

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noun

Any of various small crustaceans formerly constituting the subclass Entomostraca.

Origin:

Origin: From New Latin Entomostraca, former subclass name

Origin: : entom(o)-

Origin: + Greek ostraka

Origin: , pl. of ostrakon, shell; see ostracod

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