triopidae

/traɪoʊˈpiːdeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of small freshwater shrimps, often referred to as fairy shrimps or tadpole shrimps.

“The researchers studied the Triopidae species found in the lake’s ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • fairy shrimps
  • tadpole shrimps

Antonyms

  • large crustaceans