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ostracod definition

os·tra·cod (äs′trə käd′)

noun

any of various classes (esp. Ostracoda) of small, freshwater or marine crustaceans, having a bivalve carapace that covers the entire body

Etymology: < ModL Ostracoda < Gr ostrakon: see ostracize

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