Definitions

1. noun

Related to or resembling fairy shrimp or their larvae, particularly in having a carapace similar to that of the crustacean.

“The caridoid larvae in the freshwater lake were a vital part of the aquatic food chain.”

2. adjective

Resembling fairy shrimp or their larvae, especially in having a carapace similar to that of the crustacean.

“The caridoid eggs were discovered in the sediment samples from the ancient lake bed.”