What does ZOOEA mean?

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noun

Definitions:

• a free-swimming larval form of certain crustaceans, especially brine shrimp, typically having a flattened, oblong body and three pairs of appendages for swimming and feeding

Pronunciations:

• US: zoo-ee-uh
• UK: zoo-ee-uh

Origin and Usage:

The word "zooea" comes from the Greek word "zoion," meaning "animal." It is a scientific term used in biology to describe the free-swimming larval form of certain crustaceans, such as brine shrimp. The term is commonly used in academic and scientific contexts.

Synonyms:

• larva
• nauplius

Related Words:

• crust
• shrimp
• larva
• naupl

Example Sentences:

• The brine shrimps zooea stage lasts for about 24 hours.
• Scientists are studying the development of zooea in various crustaceans.