Ostracod Definition
ŏstrə-kŏd
noun
Any of various classes (esp. Ostracoda) of small, freshwater or marine crustaceans, having a bivalve carapace that covers the entire body.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- mussel shrimp
- seed shrimp
Other Word Forms of Ostracod
Noun
Singular:
ostracodPlural:
ostracodsOrigin of Ostracod
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New Latin Ostracōda subclass name from Greek ostrakōdēs testaceous from ostrakon shell ost- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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