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Definition of Branchiopodan
1. Adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of the subclass Branchiopoda.
Exact synonyms: Branchiopod, Branchiopodous
Partainyms: Subclass Branchiopoda, Subclass Branchiopoda, Subclass Branchiopoda
Derivative terms: Branchiopoda
Partainyms: Subclass Branchiopoda, Subclass Branchiopoda, Subclass Branchiopoda
Derivative terms: Branchiopoda
2. Noun. Aquatic crustaceans typically having a carapace and many pairs of leaflike appendages used for swimming as well as respiration and feeding.
Exact synonyms: Branchiopod, Branchiopod Crustacean
Generic synonyms: Crustacean
Specialized synonyms: Daphnia, Water Flea, Fairy Shrimp, Artemia Salina, Brine Shrimp, Tadpole Shrimp
Generic synonyms: Crustacean
Specialized synonyms: Daphnia, Water Flea, Fairy Shrimp, Artemia Salina, Brine Shrimp, Tadpole Shrimp