branchiopodous
/bræŋkiˈɑpədəs/
adjective
- Relating to or having gills that look like or function like legs; used especially for small aquatic crustaceans like brine shrimp and water fleas.
- The branchiopodous anatomy of the fairy shrimp allows it to breathe and swim at the same time.
- In biology class, we studied the branchiopodous structure of Daphnia under a microscope.
- Many branchiopodous creatures live in temporary ponds and can survive dry periods as eggs.