opossum shrimp
opossum shrimp · opossum shrimps
Schwebegarnele, Schwebgarnele, Glaskrebs
Any shrimp of the order Mysida, known for having pouches for protecting their youngAny shrimp of the order Mysida, known for having pouches for protecting their young.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Any shrimp of the order Mysida, known for having pouches for protecting their young.
Schwebegarnele, Schwebgarnele, Glaskrebs
More definitions
- shrimp-like crustaceans whose females carry eggs and young in a pouch between the legs
Translations
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By meaning 1
shrimp of the order Mysida:
Origin
So called due to members of this order having a marsupium or 'brood pouch,' similar to anSo called due to members of this order having a marsupium or 'brood pouch,' similar to an opossum, which is a marsupial.
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Forms
plural: opossum shrimps| Singular | opossum shrimp |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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