01 prop. n. pl. An order of Entomostraca including a large number of species, most of which live in fresh water. They have flattened or leaflike legs, oft…
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An order of Entomostraca including a large number of species, most of which live in fresh water. They have flattened or leaflike legs, often very numerous, which they use in swimming. Called also Branchiopoda.(Zool.) Also: <ord>Branchiopoda</ord>