bdelloid

/ˈbɛdloʊɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of rotifer, a small aquatic invertebrate animal, typically free-floating and microscopic, that feeds on algae or other tiny organisms.

“The freshwater ecosystem in the lake is home to various bdelloid species.”

Synonyms

  • microcrustacean
  • rotifer

Antonyms

  • macrocrustacean