What does "copepoda" mean?
Copepoda: An order of Entomastraca, including many minute Crustacea, both freshwater and marine. Note: They have a distinct carapace. The eggs are carried in a pair of external pouches. Some are parasites of fishes.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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