Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or denoting the Bopyridae, a family of crustacean parasites.

“The bopyridian crustaceans live on other marine animals and feed on their internal tissues.”

2. noun

A member of the Bopyridae, especially an isopod crustacean that lives as a parasite on another crustacean.

“The bopyridian parasite was found living on the shell of the crab.”